Free Level 3 Sustainability Course in Grays. Classes run at USP College Palmers Campus, full-time during the day. This two-year OCR sustainability qualification covers climate education, sustainable practices, and the environmental, economic, and social pillars of sustainability. You'll explore how organisations operate sustainably, develop research and data analysis skills, and apply your knowledge to real organisations. The course includes educational visits to renewable energy facilities, waste management plants, and sustainable manufacturing sites, plus access to case studies developed with local green technology companies. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, plus grade 5-5 or above in Combined Science.
Who this course is for
This qualification benefits students on full-time post-16 study programmes who want to complement their Level 3 studies, particularly those seeking progression into environmental conservation careers or higher education programmes with sustainability components.
Entry requirements
Five 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including GCSE Maths and English Language.
Grade 5-5 or above in GCSE Combined Science
What you will learn
You'll study the fundamentals of sustainability across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
You'll examine climate education and the causes and consequences of climate change.
You'll analyse sustainable practices and how organisations implement them.
You'll investigate greenwashing and how to identify misleading environmental claims.
You'll develop research methodologies and data analysis skills applied to sustainability.
You'll evaluate real organisations and recommend sustainable working practices.
You'll engage with case studies from green technology companies and educational visits to renewable energy and waste management sites.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and full-time, with educational visits to renewable energy facilities, waste management plants, and sustainable manufacturing sites. You'll apply your knowledge to investigate real organisations. Assessment is through the two units: Fundamentals of Sustainability and Sustainability in Practice. USP College Palmers Campus will confirm the exact assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. USP College Palmers Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sustainability officer, supporting organisations to reduce their environmental impact
Environmental consultant, advising businesses on sustainable practices
Conservation officer, working to protect natural habitats and resources
Renewable energy technician, working with solar, wind, or other clean energy systems
Corporate social responsibility coordinator, managing a company's sustainability reporting
Environmental educator, delivering sustainability programmes in schools or communities
What you could study next
A Level or BTEC Level 3 in Environmental Science, for a deeper scientific grounding before university.
A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Geography, building directly on this qualification.
A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Environmental Management, for those moving into professional roles.
An apprenticeship in environmental or sustainability management, combining work and study.
