Who is this course for?
This qualification is designed for learners who would like to learn about the environment and climate change.

How do I enrol?
To apply for this course online at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk and simply click on the 'How to Enrol' button and complete the Enrolment Form and one of our customer service team will be in touch or call to speak to one of our friendly Learning Advisors on 01752 660713. You will be invited to undertake an initial assessment to ascertain your levels of English and maths prior to entry on this course of study.

Entry requirements
Previous L1 maths and English achievement Initial Assessment online

Course aims
This qualification aims to: *focus on the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction associated with a wide range of workplaces and linked to the lifestyles of individuals *offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant, and can be applied, across a variety of sectors The objectives of this qualification are to: *become familiar with the basics of the environment and climate change *develop an understanding of environmental protection and the action that can be taken within the workplace to mitigate the damaging impact of industry on the environment *explore how the lifestyle of an individual can be environmentally detrimental, while offering an insight into ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

Qualification
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS - Learners must achieve the 3 mandatory units. Understand Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Protection; Understand Industry and the Environment; Understand Resource Efficiency and Waste Management; This qualification is internally assessed with an externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

How will the course be delivered?
All courses are exclusively delivered via an online learning, self-study programme

How will I know I'm making progress?
You will receive regular feedback from an assessor following completion and submission of individual units.

Will I need to study or practise outside the classroom?
Your study pattern is self-managed, but a commitment of 2 - 3 hours per week is suggested to enable successful completion of the course within the timescale of 20 weeks.

What will I need to take to the course?
You will need the use of a desktop or laptop computer with access to the internet.

Progression
Learners could progress to the following qualifications: *Level 3 Award in Business Management for the Environment and Land-based Sector *Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management *Level 3 Diploma in Energy Management. Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information of what progression is available. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

Career opportunities
Our Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on career opportunities and will be able to help you make a plan of action to achieve this. This qualification would support learners to progress to, or within, employment in a variety of sectors.

Please Note:
Most courses attract a subsidy from the Education and Skills Funding Agency and can be used to match fund for ESF. It is a requirement of the ESFA that you complete various forms at different stages of your course, further information is available on request. Courses are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and could be cancelled if recruitment is low. In some cases, an alternative class at a different location may be offered. Terms and conditions are available at https://www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk/learner-information/essential-information-for-every-learner