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Climate Change and Environmental Awareness - Level 2

Course code: XPZV003P

Subject area: Online Courses

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 2

Course details

Course time:

Flexible

Days of week:

Flexible

Course date:

Flexible Start - 31st Jul 2025

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This qualification serves as an introductory course that provides learners with essential knowledge of climate change and environmental awareness. It enables individuals to comprehend the nature of climate change and their role in mitigating carbon emissions. Learners completing this program will be well-equipped to drive positive environmental change, both in the workplace and at home, making it a valuable qualification for those interested in environmental sustainability.
The curriculum focuses on the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction, relevant to a wide range of workplaces and individual lifestyles. Learners gain an understanding of environmental protection and effective actions that can be taken within their workplaces to mitigate the environmental impact of industry. The course also explores ways to reduce personal carbon footprints, ensuring learners are prepared to make eco-conscious decisions.
Course units
Unit 1: Understand climate change, sustainability and environmental protection
Unit 2: Understand industry and the environment
Unit 3: Understand resource efficiency and waste management
What next?
It will be useful for learners who wish to progress within the low carbon sector.
Entry criteria
Learners must be aged 19 or above and have not previously completed a similar qualification to qualify for funding. Some courses may have additional specific prerequisites. Please see fee information for funding requirements, or discuss upon enquiry.
Fee information
These courses are government funded. To be able to study for free you must meet the following criteria:

- You must currently live in England

- You must have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years for purposes other than study

- You must be over the age of 19

- You must not be an apprentice

- You must not be currently studying another funded course.

Individual courses may have additional eligibility criteria, please contact onlinecourses@abingdon-witney.ac.uk for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness (603/5683/2)
Learning & method assessment
This course is taught online and can be accessed remotely.

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