Green Skills - Understanding Environmental Sustainability (Online)
Overview
The purpose of this course is to raise the awareness and understanding of all elements of environmental sustainability.
It is designed to level-up and create a common understanding of what is sustainability and how it can be achieved. This has been developed to support the race to NetZero and as an important step in an organisation or individuals sustainability journey.
Our online courses give you the flexibility to manage your life and studies
- 24-hour access to your online course
- Maintain earning power while you learn
- Study around work or family commitments
- Study in the comfort of your own home.
Start dates and fees
- Start - Anytime.
- Cost - FREE for adults aged 19 or over (as of 31 August 2024), regardless of employment status.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.
If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.
What will I study?
- Introduction to sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)
- Greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect
- Understanding the impacts of humans on the planet
- Types of energy
- Understanding solar energy
- Understanding wind energy production
- Carbon footprints
- Reducing carbon footprints and the race to NetZero carbon
- Final assessment.
Entry requirements
- No specific entry requirements
- Recommended: Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Applicants must live in England
- Applicants must not live in the locations listed here.
How long is the course?
- Total time to complete - 20 hours studied over 3 months.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by online multiple choice assessment. The final assessment is made up of 30 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 60%.
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How do I apply?
All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.
Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.