Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Environmental sustainability and related environmentally based sectors are growing rapidly within the UK. The government has introduced relevant legislation and international agreements and protocols with an emphasis on reducing global warming, climate change, low carbon economy and the need for conservation. A need has been identified to educate and train learners for employment within environmental sustainability sector-based organisations or individuals within a wide range of other related organisations. Recent research and consultation with prospective employers, education providers, learners and parents has identified a need to develop current vocational training and qualifications in the environmental sustainability, environmental goods and services, and related environmental conservation sectors. This is to meet the considerable interest from employers and to support the low carbon economy and skills development in this area. Also, feedback from an environmental education charity has highlighted concern regarding the lack of specialist knowledge and understanding within the environmental sciences. This qualification provides a clear, structured route into a range of careers within the environmental sustainability and related sectors, whilst also providing an important new progression route to further education and further training within the sector.
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Entry Requirements
We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course. 2 x GCSEs at D/3 or above or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level. -
Course Content
This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of environmental issues. It is made up of 5 small qualificationsNCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental awareness GCSE or Functional Skills English GCSE or Functional Skills Math GCSE Geography GCSE Business Studies
NB: Students will either study Functional skills or GCSE English and Maths, depending on their grades on entry
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Progression Next Steps
During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals. There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond. At Kingston, the progression route from this qualification would be to progress onto our A level Programme, or into a BTEC Level 3 qualification or the Level 3 BTEC subsidiary diploma is Environmental Sustainability -
Additional Information
Assessment will be a combination of exams (GCSEs) and coursework (NCFE) -
Course Structure
This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 and is a full-time programme of study. You will be given your personalised timetable at enrolment.
