


Level 2 Certificate Understanding Climate Change & Environmental Awareness
Subject Area
Business & Professional
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Distance Learning
What is the course about?
Sustainability is quickly becoming a high priority for many businesses. Making moves towards becoming a ‘greener’ organisation can also provide cost-saving initiatives, such as reducing waste or saving energy. This qualification covers the nature of climate change and the role that individuals, businesses, and other organisations play in helping to reduce carbon emissions. This course provides the knowledge and understanding for individuals to act as drivers of positive change within the workplace and at home. This course features three main units.
Why should I choose the course?
The environment is currently facing the biggest challenge it has ever seen. Everyone has the power to make a difference and create a more sustainable future for the next generation. This fully online course will teach you all about the principles of climate change so that you can drive positive change and become 'greener' both in the workplace and at home. You will learn about the impact of pollution, the barriers to a sustainable future, and how to challenge these barriers. The qualification also covers the advantages of renewable energy and how to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints for a better world.
What will I learn?
This course encompasses the following units:
- Understanding climate change, sustainability, and environmental protection
- Understanding industry and the environment
- Understanding resource efficiency and waste management.
What will the course lead on to?
This course will make a valuable addition to your skillset and CV. If you wish to complete another course, our full range of adult courses can be viewed on our website. For more information, contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.
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Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
Warrington & Vale Royal College has been rated as a good college in the latest Ofsted inspection. It has an excellent reputation for vocational courses and responds to specific business needs when requested. The tutors at Warrington & Vale Royal College are highly experienced in their fields and have a great deal of industry knowledge to impart. Our distance learning courses are delivered entirely online, allowing you to benefit from expert teaching in the comfort of your own home.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements, but you should have access to and be able to use online learning platforms and be able to cope with level 2 literacy.
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
There are no specific extra costs apart from access to IT and the internet, as well as any books/stationery you wish to purchase yourself.
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Starts Aug 2022
Call to Enrol 01925 494 400
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