Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your work and home life. The course runs for 15 weeks. You'll explore the principles of sustainable development, energy management, and waste reduction, as well as how businesses take responsibility for their environmental impact. Topics also cover sustainable transport and how to apply zero-waste thinking in your own setting. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to enrol, and you'll complete an English initial assessment before starting.

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.

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Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of sustainable development and why they matter.
  • You'll explore how communities can be managed more sustainably.
  • You'll learn about energy management and how to reduce energy use.
  • You'll examine the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability.
  • You'll study the principles of waste management and zero-waste approaches.
  • You'll look at sustainable transport and its role in reducing environmental impact.
  • You'll apply sustainability thinking to your own workplace or setting.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment to confirm this style of delivery suits you. A tutor is allocated to support your learning. Assessment is through written assignments and activities completed online. You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability coordinator, supporting environmental goals within an organisation.
  • Environmental administrator, handling compliance and reporting tasks.
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) assistant, helping businesses meet sustainability targets.
  • Facilities assistant, applying energy and waste management in buildings.
  • Supply chain assistant, supporting sustainable procurement decisions.
  • Community project worker, running local environmental or sustainability initiatives.

What you could study next

A Level 3 qualification in Environmental Sustainability or Environmental Management would deepen your knowledge and open more senior roles. You could also look at a Level 3 Award in Energy Management or a Level 3 Certificate in Sustainable Practice, depending on the direction you want to take. If you're interested in the business side, a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration with a sustainability focus is another option worth exploring.