
Introduction to ambient air quality and monitoring
Self-paced
5 credits
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Full course description
Learn about atmospheric chemistry and pollutants and how they can be measured and monitored
This credential will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to install, maintain, commission and decommission ambient air monitoring equipment.
PLEASE NOTE: Content will be delivered online and face-to-face on country.
This credential is particularly suitable for:
- Rangers from the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC).
By completing this credential you will learn to:
- understand basic atmospheric chemistry and air pollutants
- understand principles of air quality monitoring
- install selected passive air quality monitoring equipment
- maintain and troubleshoot passive air monitoring equipment.
Assessment(s)
To successfully complete this credential, you are required to pass a final assessment. To demonstrate what you have learned, you will complete a face-to face assessment where you are asked to demonstrate sampler collection and deployment, including practical scenarios of identifying problems and corrective actions. You will also be required to answer questions online regarding theory of atmospheric chemistry, and principles of operation of sampling equipment.
Once you successfully complete and pass the final assessment, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.

This credential provides foundation knowledge in a discipline and doesn't require previous knowledge.
You will also earn 5 credit points which are in line with Australian Qualification Framework Level 8 criteria, ensuring comprehensive theoretical and/or technical knowledge of the credential. 100 credit points are required to earn a Graduate Certificate at Curtin.
Key skills obtained on the successful completion of this credential also include Environmental Monitoring KS123L86CQHLN9H2MF9Z.
For more information on this, or any other questions about Curtin Credentials, email us at curtincredentials@curtin.edu.au or call Curtin Connect at 1300 222 888.
*Curtin may cancel or reschedule a credential at any time and for any reason as it sees fit. The Start Date and the other details of this credentials are provided as a general guide only and may change from time to time.
✝This credential/program involves 30 hours of online resources, readings, activities and assessments. However to pass and earn ## credit points, you may need to commit further time.
^A mix of online and face-to-face learning.
§Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.