NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

 Course Reference

EEA-COB-07

 Course Description

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

Key data
Qualification: Certificate
Course level: 2
Awarding organisation: NCFE
Course type: Full-time
Centre: College Green Centre

Course overview

Within this qualification your will be learning about the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction associated with a wide range of workplaces and linked to the lifestyles of individuals.

The course offers breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant and can be applied, across a variety of sectors relating to Science, Geo sciences and environmental science.

The objectives of this qualification are to:

• Become familiar with the basics of the environment and climate change
• Develop an understanding of environmental protection and the action that can be taken within the workplace to mitigate the damaging impact of industry on the environment
• Explore how the lifestyle of an individual can be environmentally detrimental while offering insight into ways to reduce their carbon footprint
• You will also be creating a social Cation project that gives back to the community

Who is this course for?
This course is for young people aged 16-18 who may wish to explore a vocational route through a full-time course.

This course is designed to inspire and enthuse school leavers who wish to achieve a career in the science sector, develop the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the industry and support progression to more specialised Level 3 courses.

What you'll learn
You will:
• Understand climate change, sustainability and environmental protection
• Understand the industry and the environment
• Understand resource efficiency and waste management

Course entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at 3 or above including Maths and/or English or equivalent or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject.

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

How is the course delivered and assessed?
This course will delivered and assessed in class through presentations, project, written assignments and practicals that bring the theory to life.

Future career and study opportunities
After successfully completing this course, you can move on to seek employment at a junior level in companies which manufacture pharmaceuticals, computer-chip technology materials or food products.

You could progress from this qualification to related vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Level 3 Diploma and extended Diploma, specifically the Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science, including the Forensic Science and Medical Science endorsed pathways from which our students then pursue courses such as nursing, midwifery, radiography, forensics, psychology as well as the T Level Science routes.

EEA course code: EEA-COB-07
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
City of Bristol College. College Green Centre, St George’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA

 Entry Requirements

4 x GCSEs at 3 or above including Maths and/or English or equivalent or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject.

 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

NCFC (formerly the Northern Council for Further Education)

 Additional Info

This course is for young people aged 16-18

 Follow-on Progression

This qualification can be viewed as an industry gateway,

 Cost of Course

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