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Understanding Environmental Sustainability L2

Start Date
Level
2
Course Course
P00517
Area
Health & Social Care

About this Course

This qualification 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.

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 of £150, if you do not complete the course.

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