Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Course. Study online at your own pace, from home, over 12 weeks. You can enrol at any point during the year, making it easy to fit around work or other commitments. The course covers sustainable development, energy management, waste management, sustainable transport, and the social responsibilities businesses have around sustainability. You'll also look at how to apply zero-waste principles in your own setting.
Who this course is for
This course will provide an overview of the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability. Learners will also look at the principles of waste management and sustainable transport and applying sustainability in their own setting through zero waste.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of sustainable development and why they matter.
You'll examine how communities and organisations manage energy more sustainably.
You'll understand the social responsibility businesses have in relation to sustainability.
You'll study the principles of waste management and how to reduce waste.
You'll look at sustainable transport and its role in reducing environmental impact.
You'll apply zero-waste principles to a real setting or context.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace within the 12-week timeframe. Depending on your course pathway, work is either automatically marked or reviewed by a dedicated tutor. On completion, you receive a certificate from the awarding body, either as a download, an e-certificate, or by post.
What you will need to bring
Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need to provide a copy of your ID when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sustainability coordinator, supporting environmental programmes in an organisation.
Environmental administrator, handling compliance and reporting tasks.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) assistant, helping businesses meet sustainability targets.
Facilities assistant, contributing to energy and waste management on site.
Procurement assistant, applying sustainable sourcing principles in a buying role.
Community sustainability officer, working on local environmental initiatives.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Sustainability, for a deeper understanding of environmental management.
Level 3 Award in Energy Management, useful if you want to specialise in energy efficiency.
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration, if you want to apply sustainability skills in a broader business role.
IOSH Managing Safely, if your sustainability work sits within a health and safety context.
