A professional development course delivered by experts
Since the initial offering of our Coastal Resilience Short Course in 2013, we have welcomed more than 500 participants from local government, industry and universities.
The course covers coastal resilience theory and practice for open coast and tidal waters, environments relevant to Australia and the Asia–Pacific region. Interactive sessions and study tours are a core part of the experience.
We offer two different course levels:
- Level I: Foundations (held on the Gold Coast).
- Level II: Advanced Applications (held in Byron Bay).
An online version, consisting of only the specialist lectures is available at each level for interstate and international participants unable to attend in person. Given the nature of the course, participants are encouraged to attend in person where possible.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to preserving life below water and life on land, working to protect marine ecosystems and terrestrial biodiversity, ensuring a sustainable and biodiverse future for all.
Addressing the challenges
Hazards such as tropical cyclones, large storms and storm surges frequently challenge coastal communities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region. Erosion, storm surges and floods threaten coastal settlements, infrastructure and ecosystems. Increasing water levels are also affecting estuaries and coastal lagoons with saltwater intrusion and inundation.
Climate variability and change, including sea-level rise trends and changes in weather patterns, are also likely to add pressure to coastal communities, with local governments carrying the burden of managing risks and improving coastal resilience. In this course, the Australian experience in managing hazards for the coastal zone and planning for the future to increase community resilience will be used as a guide for intrastate, interstate and international participants with a focus on the Asia–Pacific region.
Purpose of this course
This is a postgraduate professional development course designed to improve the understanding of coastal dynamics and impacts on settlements, infrastructure and ecosystems, and to develop skills for coastal hazard management and climate change adaptation.
This course is available to anyone with a degree (or equivalent industry experience) in a related discipline, with discounts offered to Australian Coastal Society and Engineers Australia members.
Accreditation
The course will provide credit in the form of a Griffith University Digital Badge. A Digital Badge is an innovative and globally recognised indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality or interest that can be earned through academic institutions.
Courses
Course Level I: Foundations
A three-day course held on the Gold Coast, including a study tour.
When: 21-23 August, 2024
Location: Griffith University, Gold Coast campus and online
Study Tour*: Gold Coast (various locations)
For more information, refer to the draft Level I course program.
Course Level II: Advanced Applications
A three-day course based in Byron Bay, including a study tour.
When: 26-28 August, 2024
Location: Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club and online
Study Tour*: Tweed-Byron Coast (various locations)
For more information, refer to the draft Level II course program.
*Study tour is only available to in-person attendees. Given the nature of the course, participants are encouraged to attend in person where possible.
Fees
All courses are offered at an early bird discounted rate (15% off) until 30 June 2024. Standard rates apply from 1 July 2024.
Level I: Foundations
- In Person:
$1,485.00$1,262.25 ex GST - Online:
$495.00$420.75 ex GST
Level II: Advanced Applications
- In Person:
$1,485.00$1,262.25 ex GST - Online:
$495.00$420.75 ex GST
Level I: Foundations + Level II: Advanced Applications
- In Person:
$2,750.00$2,337.50 ex GST - Online:
$880.00$748.00 ex GST
Registration
Participants may choose to register for either course individually, or both levels together.
- 5% discount for 2+ participants from the same organisation. ***Must be purchased in the same transaction***
- 5% discount for Australian Coastal Society and Engineers Australia members.
Organisers
Course Leader
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
Emeritus Professor Rodger Tomlinson
Foundation Director
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Speakers
The course is delivered by Griffith University experts, external government officers and industry professionals.
Course outline
The course will cover:
- coastal processes and impacts
- coastal modelling
- impacts, vulnerability and risk
- flood impacts on coastal areas
- shoreline erosion management
- estuaries and lagoons management
- coastal adaptation and resilience
- coastal conservation
- coastal policies
- stakeholder engagement
- coastal economics
- coastal management plans
- coastal ideas, design and execution
- local and international case studies.
Who should attend
You will find this course relevant if you are a:
- council or government officer in charge of coastal management
- coastal scientist, engineer or planner in the industry
- scientist involved in coastal hazard adaptation research
- science or engineering student wishing to work in the field
- community member or private sector representative interested in coastal innovation.
Contact details
- Phone
- (07) 5552 8506
- Media enquiries
- media@griffith.edu.au
- Location and postal address
- Coastal and Marine Research Centre
- Room 2.01, Building G51
- Griffith University
- Gold Coast campus, Queensland, 4222