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Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course takes around one year to complete. You'll study three units covering climate change and sustainability, industry and the environment, and resource efficiency and waste management. The course introduces the principles of environmental awareness and explores the role individuals and industries play in reducing carbon emissions. There are no exams. Assessment is based on activities within the learning materials.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This qualification is suitable for anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of climate change and environmental awareness.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the nature of climate change and the science behind it.
  • You'll explore sustainability principles and environmental protection measures.
  • You'll examine how different industries interact with and affect the environment.
  • You'll learn about resource efficiency and how to reduce waste.
  • You'll understand the role individuals and organisations play in cutting carbon emissions.
  • You'll develop knowledge of environmental awareness that applies across many workplaces.

How you will learn

You study online at times that suit you, working through learning materials at your own pace. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. Assessment is based on activities and tasks within the course materials. Tutors provide one-to-one support throughout. You complete three units in total.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability assistant, supporting environmental projects in an organisation
  • Environmental administrator, handling compliance and reporting tasks
  • Corporate social responsibility coordinator, managing green initiatives
  • Facilities assistant, applying environmental awareness in building management
  • Waste management operative, working in recycling and resource efficiency
  • Community engagement officer, promoting environmental awareness locally

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management, for a deeper understanding of environmental systems and policy.
  • Level 3 Award in Energy Management, useful if you want to move into energy efficiency roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration with an environmental focus, combining workplace skills with sustainability knowledge.

These qualifications build on the foundation this course provides and open doors to more specialist environmental roles.

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