Course overview
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness City of Bristol CollegeWithin this qualification your will be learning about the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction associated with a wide range of workplaces and linked to the lifestyles of individuals.
The course offers breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant and can be applied, across a variety of sectors relating to Science, Geo sciences and environmental science.
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 insight into ways to reduce their carbon footprint
• You will also be creating a social Cation project that gives back to the community
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LGF1485D01-1 | 09/09/2024 - 27/06/2025 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 10.00 | Enquire | College Green Centre |
This course costs £330. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people aged 16-18 who may wish to explore a vocational route through a full-time course.
This course is designed to inspire and enthuse school leavers who wish to achieve a career in the science sector, develop the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the industry and support progression to more specialised Level 3 courses.
What you'll learn
You will:
• Understand climate change, sustainability and environmental protection
• Understand the industry and the environment
• Understand resource efficiency and waste management
Course entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including Maths, English and Science.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
This course will delivered and assessed in class through presentations, project, written assignments and practicals that bring the theory to life.
Future career and study opportunities
After successfully completing this course, you can move on to seek employment at a junior level in companies which manufacture pharmaceuticals, computer-chip technology materials or food products.
You could progress from this qualification to related vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Level 3 Diploma and extended Diploma, specifically the Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science, including the Forensic Science and Medical Science endorsed pathways from which our students then pursue courses such as nursing, midwifery, radiography, forensics, psychology as well as the T Level Science routes.
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