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Understanding Environmental Sustainability - Level 2 Certificate (DL)
B01615

This course will be delivered online.

Are you concerned about the impact of deforestation and climate change? Do you want to make a difference? This distance learning course allows you to study at your own pace, with support from a personal tutor. You'll gain an understanding of sustainable development, communities, and energy management. Learn how businesses can be socially responsible and explore waste management and sustainable transport. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to apply sustainability principles in their own setting and contribute to a greener future.

Course Content

This course covers:
Principles of sustainable development
Principles of sustainable communities
Principles of sustainable energy management
Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability
Principles of waste management
Principles of sustainable transport

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You must have Level 1 English skills (e.g. Functional Skills English). If you are not able to produce evidence of an English qualification, you will be required to take a short assessment.
To ensure this course and style of learning is suitable for you, we will also require you to complete a short course application and attend a brief [online] interview.
You must have access to the necessary I.T equipment and internet service to study on this course. A PC, laptop or tablet is recommended.

First Class Requirements

You will be learning online but should be adequately prepared to create word processed documents to complete your assignments.

Attendance Requirements

You can study at your own pace but must stick to the assessment schedule provided on the platform.

Assessment Methods

This course is conducted via Distance Learning. You will submit all assignment work through the learning platform to a fixed schedule. You will be assigned an assessor and you will receive feedback via the learning platform.

Further Study Options

On successful completion of this course you could consider Level 3 Environmental Science related courses e.g. Diplomas, Access to Higher Education. Following this, you could apply to study at University, for example a degree in Environmental Sustainability.

Additional Information

This course is delivered via the EQUAL learning platform, an award-winning, learning resource of the highest quality. Resources are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study, although you are expected to complete your course within the given timeframe. We will ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal course assessor.