Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF) Level 2 – C7799

The purpose of this qualification is to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relating to environmental sustainability including control of global warming, reducing carbon emissions, alternative energy sources, conservation, environmental monitoring and energy management.

On average the course takes 15 weeks to complete. The time frame depends on the time you have available and your prior knowledge.
Whether working online or with paper materials you are supplied with all the information required to complete the course. The assessments are made up of questions asking you to describe, explain, identify or list information. To be able to pass this qualification answers must be in your own words, using sentences and paragraphs.

Year 1

You will complete the following units.

Principles of sustainable communities
Principles of sustainable development
Principles of sustainable energy management
Principles of sustainable transport
Principles of waste management
Social responsibility of business in relation to sustainability

The qualification is most relevant to those already in employment and is applicable across sectors. It forms part of a wide ranging strategy of business improvement and lean management.

You must be over 19. You are asked to describe what you hope to achieve from the course during enrolment. This helps us to provide you with the right advice and ensure you are on the right course and at the right level.
If you are not a British Citizen you may have to complete a Fee Assessment to ensure you qualify for government funding.

The assessment method is question and answer, it is not multiple choice, and all answers must be in your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. The learning materials are there to guide your learning, they are not to be copied from.
The best answers include the theory you have learnt, and how you have used the theory in your job role or in a real life scenario. This is a level 2 qualification. To be working at level 2 you need to be able to write descriptions and explanations, using full sentences and paragraphs.

Tuition fees

Tuition Fees (19+): £0.00

Additional Costs

The level 2 distance learning courses are funded which is great news. If you are not a British Citizen you may need to complete a fee assessment to check funding eligibility.

Disclaimer

If the course is longer than one year the total fees are for the first year only and further fees may apply in future years. All fees are based on a ‘home’ learner status. Please contact us for information on overseas fees.

For more information, please see our course fee disclaimers page.

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We have a huge choice of distance learning courses available at both levels 2 and 3. At the end of your course, your tutor may suggest a suitable option for you or you can contact the distance learning team to advise you on the courses available. We also have a careers team available via phone email or in person who can help to plan a career pathway for you.

If you would like to enrol, please click on Apply Now.
You will then be directed to the application form, once complete you will be emailed a link to the full enrolment page, the link will ask for an Enrolment Code, this will be your email address. If you need any help with enrolment, please contact the College and we will guide you through the process.