Understanding Environmental Sustainability Level 2 Course near Sheffield

 Course Reference

EEF-TSC-P00517

 Course Description

Understanding Environmental Sustainability Level 2 Course near Sheffield
This adult online 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 this Course
This adult online 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.

Key Units
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.

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

Entry Requirements
There are no specific requirements, but your English and Maths skills need to be sufficient to complete a level 2 qualification.

Assessment
The assessment is by tutor marked short answer questions which are completed online.

Where does this Lead
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)

Future Opportunities
Job roles and career paths that may be available to students who complete this qualification include:
Sustainability manager
Sustainability consultant
Energy assessor
Conservation officer

Tell Me More
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. However, there will be a fee, if you do not complete the course.

Understanding Environmental Sustainability Level 2 Course near Sheffield
EEA course code: EEF-TSC-P00517
The Sheffield College, Olive Grove, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3BA

 Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements,

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

End of course test

 Qualification & Awarding Body

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 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career pathways

 Cost of Course

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