Understanding Environmental Sustainability - Level 2 Course near Wisbech

 Course Reference

EEA-CWA-04

 Course Description

Understanding Environmental Sustainability - Level 2 Course near Wisbech

Our FREE 12 week online courses are a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification across a number of sectors. These courses enable to you to study flexibly and plan your learning at times that work best for you; whatever your goals. For further details about the course and the content, please click 'Course Description' below.

You have to be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year (31st August) to study this course

This Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management is a five day programme created by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). This nationally recognised course equips individuals and organisations with the essential skills needed to lead and influence sustainability practice.

Course description
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 Earths atmosphere. It is more important than ever that everyone has a greater understanding of how they can take sustainable steps to protect the planet.

This course will provide an overview of the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability. Learners will also look at the principles of waste management and sustainable transport and applying sustainability in their own setting through zero waste.

What will I study on this course?
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 business 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
Vehicle fuels not derived from petroleum
Factors to consider when assessing alternative fuels as sustainable options
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

Entry requirements
You will be asked a series of eligibility questions during the enrolment process
You have to be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year (31st August) to study this course

Course length
This course will be delivered over 12 weeks.

What qualification will I achieve?
Understanding Environmental Sustainability Level 2

How is my course assessed?
Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Understanding Environmental Sustainability - Level 2 Course near Wisbech
EEA course code: EEA-CWA-04
College of West Anglia, Wisbech Campus, Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JE

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

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 Qualification & Awarding Body

ISEP - Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

Free subject to assessment