Within the Level 2 Understanding Environmental Sustainability course you will learn about the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability. You will also look at the principles of waste management and sustainable transport as well as thinking about how to apply sustainability practices within your workplace or organisation or at home.
Suitable for:
This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability.
Course units:
Unit 1: Principles of sustainable development Unit 2: Principles of sustainable communities Unit 3: Principles of sustainable energy management Unit 4: Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability Unit 5: Principles of waste management Unit 6: Principles of sustainable transport
You will ideally need to have access to Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint as you may need to download and edit documents for your online course.
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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 Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration if you want to combine sustainability knowledge with broader workplace skills. Some learners go on to study environmental science or geography at higher education level.
