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Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Course Online – The Skills Network

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course takes around 12 weeks to complete. You'll build a solid understanding of environmental sustainability, covering topics such as climate change, energy use, waste management, and how organisations can reduce their impact on the environment. This free environmental sustainability course for adults is available to eligible learners in England aged 19 or over. An initial assessment confirms the course is the right fit before you start.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification If you're not eligible for funding, you can purchase the course online if you are over the age of 16.

What you will learn

  • You'll explain the key principles of environmental sustainability and why they matter.
  • You'll identify the causes and effects of climate change.
  • You'll describe how energy is used and how consumption can be reduced.
  • You'll understand approaches to waste management and recycling.
  • You'll explore how businesses and organisations can adopt sustainable practices.
  • You'll recognise the role of legislation and policy in protecting the environment.
  • You'll assess the environmental impact of everyday decisions and activities.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria. There are no exams to sit in person. You can study when it suits you, with no fixed class times.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Skills Network will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability coordinator, supporting an organisation's environmental goals
  • Environmental administrator, handling compliance and reporting tasks
  • Facilities assistant, helping manage energy and waste in buildings
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) assistant, tracking sustainability commitments
  • Procurement assistant, sourcing goods with environmental criteria in mind
  • Waste management operative, working in recycling or waste reduction roles
  • Environmental health support officer, assisting with inspections and records

What you could study next

A Level 3 qualification in Environmental Management or Sustainability would be a natural next step, giving you deeper technical knowledge for more senior roles. You could also look at a Level 3 Award in Energy Management or a qualification in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), which many employers in construction, manufacturing, and facilities management ask for. If you want to move into a professional role, a NEBOSH Environmental Certificate is widely requested by employers in higher-risk sectors.

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