Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course takes around 26 weeks to complete. You'll explore the causes and effects of climate change, environmental issues, and what individuals and organisations can do to respond. It's a solid grounding in environmental awareness and suits anyone looking to deepen their understanding or support a move into sustainability-related work.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key causes and effects of climate change.
You'll explore how human activity affects the natural environment.
You'll learn about global and local environmental challenges.
You'll examine the role of individuals, communities, and organisations in tackling environmental issues.
You'll understand sustainability principles and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop awareness of environmental policies and international agreements.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll submit your work digitally for marking. University Centre Somerset will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sustainability assistant, supporting environmental projects in organisations.
Environmental administrator, handling compliance and reporting tasks.
Corporate social responsibility coordinator, managing sustainability programmes.
Community engagement officer, running environmental awareness initiatives.
Facilities coordinator, with a focus on green operations.
Environmental charity worker, supporting campaigns and outreach.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Sustainable Development or Environmental Management, for a deeper technical grounding.
Level 3 Award in Environmental Management (IEMA-aligned), valued by employers in sustainability roles.
A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you want to move toward a degree in environmental science, geography, or sustainability.
