Understanding Environmental Sustainability near Nottingham

 Course Reference

EEA-NOTTS-03-C037889

 Course Description

Understanding Environmental Sustainability near Nottingham

Key details
Course Area: Green Skills and Sustainability
Student type: Courses for 19+ students
Course type: Part-time FE course
Course level: Level 1
Date/times: You can start this course at any time.
Location: Online learning
Course code: EEA-NOTTS-03-C037889
Duration:Self paced online learning
Qualification: Understanding Environmental Sustainability (TQUK Level 2 Certificate)

This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability.

This course is split into six manageable units, with a seventh optional unit available:
Unit 1: Principles of sustainable development
In this unit learners will cover:
The definition of sustainable development
Human and global issues that impact sustainability
Common objections to sustainable development
Benefits of sustainable development and environmental management systems
The impact that organisations and the environment can have on each other

How a carbon footprint is calculated
How to manage carbon footprint in an organisation
How to reduce carbon footprint in an organisation and at home
What ‘resource efficiency’ means
Benefits of using resources efficiently

Circular sustainability
Consequences of organisations polluting the environment
How organisations help prevent pollution
How management structure can support environmental sustainability
How employees can help support environmental sustainability

Unit 2: Principles of sustainable communities
In this unit learners will cover:
The definition of ‘sustainable community’
What is required for a community to be sustainable
The local and global benefits of a sustainable community
Resources that can be used to support community development proposals
Sources of support for implementing sustainable development in a community
Engaging with sources of support for development proposals

Unit 3: Principles of sustainable energy management
In this unit learners will cover:
The definition of sustainable energy management
Legislation and international agreements relating to sustainable energy management
Energy conservation techniques
The contribution of renewable energy sources to sustainable energy management
How energy saving can be monitored
How to manage energy usage
How to set targets for energy saving

Unit 4: Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability
In this unit learners will cover:
What is meant by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The importance of social responsibility in businesses for sustainability
Why businesses might take action to improve social responsibility
The Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
How the TBL can impact sustainability
Greenwashing
The impacts of greenwashing on society
The implications of greenwashing on organisations

Unit 5: Principles of waste management
In this unit learners will cover:
Types of waste
Characteristics of different types of waste
Factors which influence the quantity of waste produced by an organisation
Legislation relevant to waste management
Public and private sector organisations that have a role in waste management
The need to manage and minimise waste
How waste can be used
How waste management can be promoted
Methods for disposal of reusable or recyclable waste
Methods for disposal of waste that is not reusable or recyclable
How to dispose of waste safely

Unit 6: Principles of sustainable transport
In this unit learners will cover:
What sustainable transport means
Sustainable transport methods
The importance of reducing transport vehicles
Economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainable fuels
Economic, environmental and social benefits of reducing the use of vehicles
Ways organisations use and interact with transport systems
Impact of transport on the environment
How organisations can incentivise staff to reduce transport use
Incentives that can be offered to the public and transport providers to reduce vehicle use
Schemes to penalise vehicle use
Barriers that may inhibit the public from reducing vehicle use
Types of leisure travel
Sustainable options for leisure travel
Carbon dioxide emissions of different transport types
The impact of carbon dioxide emissions of different transport types
Methods to promote more sustainable transport.

Unit 7: Sustainability applied in own setting (optional)
In this unit learners will cover:
The purpose of carbon audits
Carrying out a carbon audit in own setting
Planning sustainability improvements based on the carbon audit
What is meant by ‘zero waste’
Evaluating a zero waste approach in own setting and creating an action plan
How to address sustainability issues in own setting
Sources of support when addressing sustainability issues
Impacts on sustainability when working from home compared to working in a workplace
Energy efficiency and transportation audit
Challenges that may be faced when addressing sustainability issues in own setting

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

Duration: You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 16 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this course but you must be aged 19 or over.
Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

Progression:
You may complete this qualification in preparation to apply and work in this industry or to enhance their understanding of their work environment. Alternatively, you may wish to progress in the subject to a higher level.

Assessment:
Your assessment will be submitted online through the platform and you will receive feedback from a member of the team who will assess your work and provide thorough and supportive feedback.

Understanding Environmental Sustainability near Nottingham
EEA course code: EEA-NOTTS-03-C037889
Nottingham College, Basford Campus, 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham. NG8 6AQ

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

online assessment

 Qualification & Awarding Body

TQUK Certification

 Additional Info

Students must be 19+

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career pathways

 Cost of Course

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