Junior Environmental Planner virtual work experience
Issued by
Grandshake
The badge holder has completed a 4-week virtual work experience as a Junior Environmental Planner in partnership with Inland Rail Skills Academy. In this entry-level experience, they gained industry knowledge on environmental, social, and economic sustainable development and conducted an environmental risk assessment for a large-scale infrastructure project. They acquired skills in project management and problem solving, and demonstrated professionalism and creativity in their work.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The badge holder has gained an understanding of their workplace and relevant industry through self-paced online learning and connected this knowledge to a broader global context, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They took an active role in challenges and tasks designed for the virtual work experience and took frequent opportunities to reflect on their progress and seek feedback.
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The badge holder has engaged in and successfully completed a variety of professional tasks, such as applying to participate in the virtual work experience by submitting a video cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and explaining why they were interested in this experience;
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The badge holder has engaged with the virtual work experience facilitator, industry mentor, and other participants through the community feed and video communication platforms.
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The badge holder performed the items on their weekly agenda within predetermined deadlines and in a way that demonstrated an overall understanding of the industry background and project brief. This included a) insight into the step-by-step planning involved in large scale projects. b) designing a critical path and drafting an Environmental Impact Statement c) learning how ecologists and cultural heritage advisors conduct surveys and assessments