Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability Level 2 (SKI24S011)

Employability

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 7

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the 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 businesses 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.

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: • Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques • Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Environmental Sustainability • Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation • Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Behavioural Change and Motivation • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com