Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

Course overview:
This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of climate change and environmental awareness.

Assessments:

• Unit 1: Understand climate change, sustainability and environmental protection
• Unit 2: Understand industry and the environment
• Unit 3: Understand resource efficiency and waste management

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.

The objective of this qualification is 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.

Learning method:
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available Fully online.

During your course, a member of the team will contact you at least once a month. It is important that you are available to respond to this communication.

To help you stay on track, you will be provided with unit submission deadlines. Your first unit must be submitted within four weeks of your enrolment date.

Eligibility for funding: TBC 2026

If you would like more information, please call the Remote E-Learning Team on 0151 257 2179 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk