Man Needs Nature

By ACS Distance Education on August 21, 2026 in Built Environment & Environmental Issues | comments

People need nature not only for the air we breathe and water we drink, or the comfortable temperature we enjoy on a good day.

There are many subtle, less obvious impacts that come from nature. Our growing awareness of the importance of nature has been heightened over recent decades as populations have grown, and more people have become increasingly disconnected with the natural world through overcrowded urbanised areas.

Biophilic Landscaping, Urban Greening and Ecotherapy have emerged as very serious areas of study and action; and at the same time we have been developing new courses, and writing books on these subjects.

Working in Construction

By ACS Distance Education on October 26, 2022 in Built Environment | comments

Construction offers diverse employment, career and business opportunities that just are not being met. Explore the scope and nature of what is possible to enter this industry, or improve your opportunities if already working in construction.

There's a lack of skilled workers
Even if more people start apprenticeships - who trains them? There just aren't enough quality tradesmen available to provide quality training to new apprentices
The quality of traditional apprentice training is questionable -the only way to upskill more people faster is to learn more trade skills some other way
Alternative learning (eg. our online courses), provide a better and faster way for more people to learn construction skills better and faster.

Covid, Climate Change and Gardening

By ACS Distance Education on March 11, 2021 in Built Environment, Farming & Horticulture | comments

It is hard to predict what the world might look like post covid; but we do know that experiences today shape what comes tomorrow. That would suggest the new normal in gardening and every other aspect of our lives will not be anything like the old normal.

Working in Construction | Working with Tools and Equipment

By ACS Distance Education on May 1, 2019 in Built Environment | comments

Working with Tools, Equipment and Machinery

This involves working with tools and equipment that are not powered by a motor or engine; and materials used in engineering and construction.

Materials include glues, nails, pipes, timber, metal, plastics

Tools and equipment include - hammers, spades, ladders, wheelbarrows, scaffolding, etc

Work as an Engineer | Know the Options

By ACS Distance Education on May 1, 2019 in Built Environment | comments

Engineering work can overlap with the work of a mechanic or materials technician, but can also be much more. Engineering solutions are generally found in the application of physical sciences to achieve specific needs, perhaps in building or landscape construction, irrigation, energy transmission or something else.

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