Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Online

CostFREE
Duration20 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Environmental Sustainability Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. Around 20 hours of study in total.

The course covers the basic principles of sustainability, the environmental impact of producing goods and services, and what makes a sustainable community. You'll need a good level of English to take part.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Level 2 Award in Environmental Sustainability.

Who this course is for

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Environmental Sustainability qualifications are designed to give learners knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of sustainability and environmental impacts.

The aims of these qualifications are to enable learners:

To understand basic concepts in sustainability To develop a basic understanding of the environmental impacts of the creation of goods and services To understand what makes up a sustainable community These qualifications cover a diverse range of skills with practical applications in the world of work and study. The courses can help you progress having benefited from acquiring some of these key skills and gaining confidence in a time efficient manner.

Entry requirements

Good Level of English required

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the core concepts of sustainability and why they matter.
  • You'll explore the environmental impacts of creating goods and services.
  • You'll learn what makes a community sustainable.
  • You'll develop practical knowledge you can apply in work and study.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through the course material at your own pace. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build during the course. Skills for Work Bradford will confirm the exact assessment format when you register.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. Skills for Work Bradford will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sustainability assistant, supports green initiatives within an organisation.
  • Environmental administrator, handles data and records for sustainability teams.
  • Facilities coordinator, helps manage resource use and waste reduction.
  • Community engagement officer, works on local environmental projects.
  • Procurement assistant, applies sustainability principles to buying decisions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Environmental Sustainability, a natural next step to deepen your knowledge.
  • Level 3 qualification in Environmental Management, useful if you want to move into a more specialist role.
  • A Level 4 or higher qualification in Environmental Science or Sustainability, for those aiming toward professional or technical roles in the sector.