Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course. Study online, at your own pace, in 10 weeks. This free climate change and environmental course for adults covers the science, geography and resource management behind environmental issues. You'll explore how climate change affects organisations and what businesses can do to improve sustainability. The course takes 10 weeks to complete. You should be aged 19 or over, have lived in the UK for at least 3 years, and pass a short English assessment before you start.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in progressing the Climate Change/Environmental awareness campaign or are working in organisations that need to improve how their business complies with sustainability. The course draws on knowledge from a number of different disciplines which include science, geography and resource management.
Entry requirements
You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.
What you will learn
You'll understand the causes and effects of climate change.
You'll explore how environmental issues affect businesses and organisations.
You'll learn about sustainability practices and how organisations can improve compliance.
You'll study key concepts from science, geography and resource management.
You'll examine how to support environmental awareness campaigns in the workplace.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email address you check regularly. Assessment is based on written assignments completed online. You must finish the qualification within 6 to 10 weeks to stay on track.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email account you check regularly. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sustainability coordinator, supporting environmental compliance in an organisation.
Environmental administrator, handling green policy and reporting.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) assistant, promoting sustainable business practices.
Facilities officer, managing energy use and waste reduction.
Community environmental officer, running local awareness campaigns.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management. A natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility for environmental compliance at work.
Level 3 Award in Energy Management. Focuses on reducing energy use in buildings and organisations.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Useful if you want to move into a broader management role with a sustainability focus.
