Adult
Understanding Environmental Sustainability - Level 2
Since 1990, the world has lost 178 million hectares of forest.
As an estimated 45% of carbon on land is stored in trees and soil, this loss has a serious effect on the Earth’s atmosphere. It is more important than ever that everyone has a greater understanding of how they can take sustainable steps to protect the planet.
The Climate Change Act states that the UK will be net zero carbon by 2050.
Before that, the UK Government will have banned gas boilers, petrol and diesel cars. All our electricity will come from nuclear or renewable sources. This will change all our live and the way we work.
This course will improve your understanding of environmental sustainability, how you can reduce your impact on the world and what opportunities will be available in the new green economy.
About the course
Key units include:
Unit 1: Principles of sustainable development
Unit 2: Principles of sustainable communities
Unit 3: Principles of sustainable energy management
Unit 4: Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability
Unit 5: Principles of waste management
Unit 6: Principles of sustainable transport
Unit 7: Sustainability applied in own setting
There are no specific requirements, but your English and Maths skills need to be sufficient to complete a Level 2 qualification.
The assessment is by tutor marked short answer questions which are completed online.
There are a range of courses which may be available such as:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF)
This is an online qualification where you work at your own pace.
These Level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you!
For a Level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify.
There will be a fee of £150 if you do not complete the course.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00517
Subject Area
Construction and Building Technologies
Campus
Distance Learning