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Free Level 1 Environmental Sustainability Online

CostFREE
Duration20 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Environmental Sustainability. Study online, at your own pace, around your other commitments.

The course is around 20 hours of study in total. You'll explore the basic principles of sustainability, how goods and services affect the environment, and what makes a community sustainable. Topics have practical uses in work and everyday life.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Award in Environmental Sustainability.

Who this course is for

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Environmental Sustainability qualifications are designed to give learners knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of sustainability and environmental impacts.

The aims of these qualifications are to enable learners:

To understand basic concepts in sustainability To develop a basic understanding of the environmental impacts of the creation of goods and services To understand what makes up a sustainable community These qualifications cover a diverse range of skills with practical applications in the world of work and study. The courses can help you progress having benefited from acquiring some of these key skills and gaining confidence in a time efficient manner.

Entry requirements

Good Level of English required Aged 19+ due to funding Resident of West Yorkshire

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the basic concepts of sustainability.
  • You'll explore how the production of goods and services affects the environment.
  • You'll learn what makes up a sustainable community.
  • You'll develop knowledge you can apply in work and study.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online. Learning is delivered through online materials you work through at your own pace. Assessment is based on the knowledge you build during the course. Skills for Work Bradford will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. Skills for Work Bradford will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability assistant, supports green initiatives in an organisation.
  • Environmental administrator, handles records and reporting for environmental compliance.
  • Community engagement worker, promotes sustainable practices locally.
  • Green skills apprentice, combines work with further training in sustainability.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Environmental Sustainability, the natural next step to deepen your knowledge.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Sustainable Resource Management, broadens your understanding of resource use and waste.
  • Level 3 qualifications in environmental management or sustainability, for those wanting to move into more specialist roles.
  • Apprenticeships in green industries, combining paid work with further study.
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