LCA 1.02
Advanced LCA course
Professionals: $3,200 ex. GST
Students: $1,600 ex. GST
The course is held twice a year, in June and November 2026.
Next LCA 1.02 Course
2 June - 4th July 2026
Registration deadline: 19th June
Online only.
Session Times (AEST)
Tuesdays 11:00 - 14:30 with a half-hour lunch break
Thursdays 13:00 - 14:00
Course Outline
Building a comprehensive goal and scope
Systematic process for the development of functional unit and reference scenarios
Choosing the appropriate standard framework
Data quality framework
Dynamic LCA considerations
Attributional or Consequential LCA
Building a cracking inventory model
Modularisation
Variables and parameters to make scalable and responsive inventory models.
Data options and data consistency.
System expansion challenges & solutions
Alternative fate of waste products
Modelling recycling at both ends of the life cycle
The circularity formulae
Modelling net recycling rates from EN15804
EPD considerations
Additional inventory indicators – how to model.
Finding the right impact models
Modelling background infrastructure
Impact assessment
Advanced LCIA modelling
LCA and regionalisation
Water and land impact
Interpretation and reporting
Getting data out of software
Auditing flows and background libraries
Reporting for EPDs and Building LCAs
Getting your LCA to speak to the audience.
Who should do the course?
Students who are about to sit the LCACP exam
Current and former LCA professionals.
People wanting to stay up to date with the latest standards and approaches.
People interested in the connections between LCA and other disciplines.
IT requirements
Excel
Zoom
SimaPro is used exclusively (user access provided by Lifecycles)
Registration Form - LCA 1.02
Once we have received this form, you will be sent an invoice within 5 business days.
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information: courses@lifecycles.com.au | 03 9417 1190