Human and Social Studies General Social Science

Explain The Implications Of Climate Change For An Economic Sector Training

SAQA US 119909 | NQF 4 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $713 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge to explain the implications of climate change for a specific economic sector. It covers the scientific basis of climate change, sector-specific vulnerabilities, and the socio-economic impacts, enabling informed decision-making and adaptation planning.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the scientific principles and drivers of climate change relevant to the economic sector.
  • Evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on sector-specific resources, operations, and value chains.
  • Identify adaptation and mitigation strategies to enhance sector resilience.
  • Apply relevant policy and regulatory frameworks to sectoral climate change planning.
  • Communicate the implications of climate change to stakeholders within the sector.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals, managers, and analysts working in or with economic sectors such as agriculture, tourism, mining, or manufacturing who need to understand and address climate change risks.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. No prior knowledge of climate science is required.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundational Concepts of Climate Change and Economic Sectors

Objectives:
• Define climate change and its key drivers.
• Identify the primary economic sectors in South Africa.
• Explain the basic mechanisms through which climate change affects economic activities.
• Recognise the importance of adaptation and mitigation in sectoral contexts.

Topics:
• Overview of climate change science: greenhouse gases, global warming, and extreme weather events.
• Introduction to South Africa’s economic sectors: agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, energy, and finance.
• Direct and indirect impacts of climate change on sector operations (e.g., water scarcity, heat stress, supply chain disruptions).
• Key terms: vulnerability, resilience, adaptation, and mitigation.
• Case studies: recent climate events affecting local sectors (e.g., drought in agriculture, load shedding impacts).
• Regulatory frameworks: South Africa’s National Climate Change Response Policy and international agreements (Paris Agreement).

Day 2: Sectoral Analysis and Risk Assessment

Objectives:
• Analyse the specific climate risks and opportunities for selected economic sectors.
• Apply risk assessment tools to evaluate sector vulnerability.
• Identify adaptation strategies and mitigation measures relevant to each sector.
• Understand the role of policy and market mechanisms in driving sectoral change.

Topics:
• Detailed sector analysis: agriculture (crop yields, livestock, water use), energy (renewable vs. fossil fuels, grid stability), tourism (seasonality, destination appeal), and finance (insurance, investment risks).
• Climate risk assessment frameworks: scenario analysis, stress testing, and vulnerability mapping.
• Adaptation strategies: diversifying crops, investing in renewable energy, water-efficient technologies, and ecosystem-based approaches.
• Mitigation measures: carbon pricing, energy efficiency, and low-carbon technologies.
• Market and policy drivers: carbon tax, green bonds, and sectoral emissions targets.
• Group activity: conduct a simplified risk assessment for a chosen sector.

Day 3: Strategic Integration and Action Planning

Objectives:
• Develop a climate change action plan for a specific economic sector.
• Integrate climate considerations into business strategy and operations.
• Evaluate the economic implications of climate change responses.
• Communicate climate risks and opportunities effectively to stakeholders.

Topics:
• Building a climate action plan: setting goals, identifying stakeholders, and allocating resources.
• Cost-benefit analysis of adaptation and mitigation options.
• Mainstreaming climate change into organisational strategy: governance, reporting, and disclosure (TCFD, CDP).
• Stakeholder engagement: communicating with employees, investors, customers, and regulators.
• Emerging opportunities: green jobs, circular economy, and climate-smart innovations.
• Final project: present a climate adaptation plan for a selected sector.
• Review of unit standard assessment criteria and preparation for summative assessment.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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