Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course Online – Burton and South Derbyshire College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 weeks. This free climate change and environmental course suits anyone who needs flexibility and cannot commit to fixed classroom hours. You'll explore environmental awareness, carbon footprint reduction, and how these issues connect to workplaces and everyday life. The course covers knowledge that applies across a wide range of sectors, so what you learn is genuinely transferable. Completing this level 2 climate change and environmental qualification earns you an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness.

Who this course is for

This course focuses on the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction and its association with a wide range of workplaces and the lifestyles of individuals. This course offers breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant and can be applied across a variety of sectors.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the causes and effects of climate change on a global and local scale.
  • You'll explore how carbon footprints are measured and how they can be reduced.
  • You'll examine how environmental issues affect a range of workplaces and industries.
  • You'll learn how individual lifestyle choices contribute to environmental impact.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sustainability practices relevant across different sectors.
  • You'll understand key environmental policies and frameworks that shape how organisations respond to climate change.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online, so you study when it suits you. Learning is self-paced across the 12 weeks. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete online. You submit your work digitally, and feedback is provided to support your progress. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability coordinator, supporting an organisation's environmental goals
  • Environmental compliance officer, helping businesses meet legal requirements
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) assistant, working on green initiatives
  • Facilities or estates assistant, with a focus on energy and waste reduction
  • Community engagement officer, promoting environmental awareness locally
  • Supply chain or procurement assistant, applying sustainability principles
  • Environmental administrator, supporting teams in regulated sectors

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Sustainability: builds on this foundation and opens doors to more specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Energy Management: useful if you want to focus on energy efficiency in buildings or industry.
  • IOSH Managing Safely: adds a health and safety dimension valued by employers across many sectors.
  • A relevant Access to HE Diploma: if you're considering a degree in environmental science, geography, or sustainability.