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Level 2 Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment

Course code: P12307

Subject area: Construction

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

24th Nov 2025 - 28th Nov 2025

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to understand sustainable working practices for a specific job role, future job role and ongoing training. It is especially useful for those who want to work within sustainability or who have been given responsibility for sustainability within their organisations.
This qualification is designed for use across all sectors. This qualification is suitable for those who desire to develop or improve their knowledge and understanding of Sustainability and the Green Environment in a range of industries and sectors. It would be particularly useful for Sustainability Officers and those with job roles which have responsibilities for sustainability reviews and planning within businesses and organisations.
Course units
This qualification is for learners (irrespective of their sector of study) to develop knowledge and understanding of the terms environment, sustainability, climate change and net zero as they relate to a green future. Learners will explore the definitions, categories, components and human and non-human impacts of the environment. Learners will explore the definitions, pillars, actors and green technologies relating to sustainability. They will explore the topics of greenhouse gases, sources, targets and their effects on climate change. Learners will explore the carbon context, carbon footprint as well as national and international policy on net zero.
What next?
This award will enable learners to develop basic awareness of the Sustainability and the Green Environment. It can be a starting point for a career progression where learners can further develop into professional roles as they relate to the green economy
Entry criteria
No formal entry requirements.
Fee information
Full cost £795

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 216 400 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:

£795.00

Qualifications received
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Sustainability and the Green Environment (7617-02)