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Level 2 Certificate in in Understanding Environmental Sustainability
Free online course provided by West College Scotland, a Further and Higher Education College with campuses and learning centres based in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley.
Provider
West College Scotland, Scotland (Online)
Free
This course is available on the West College Scotland website.
Description
We all know the terms global warming, carbon footprint, green energy but what do these actually mean and how can you make a difference? This course will help you to develop your knowledge of environmental sustainability.
Since 1990 the world has lost 178 million hectares of forest. An estimated 45% of carbon is stored in trees and soil, this loss has a serious effect on the Earth’s atmosphere.
Following the Cop26 (UN Climate Change Conference), it has been highlighted how crucial the current and future years are to ensure that environmental change happens. It is more important than ever that everyone has a greater understanding of how they can take sustainable steps to protect our planet
Topics covered in this course include:
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable communities
- Sustainable Energy Management
- Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability
- Waste Management
- Sustainable transport
This is a marked course which requires short essay style answers to allow your assigned marker to be able to identify that you have understood the skills and knowledge to meet the awarding body standards.
This is a fully online course, you will be emailed with a login to access the course and assessments
About West College Scotland
West College Scotland is a Further and Higher Education College with campuses and learning centres based in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley.
West College Scotland have courses for all ages and abilities, with a wide range of full-time, part-time and training and development courses. Online Learning with West College Scotland gives you the flexibility to study in a way that suits your lifestyle and commitments.
For twenty years, West College Scotland has pioneered Online Learning in Scottish education. They offer a wide range of courses which you can study in a way which suits you. You might be in a job and looking to improve your qualifications or you may want to study in your leisure time.
Future Foresters Training Fund
The Future Forestry Training Fund, was established by Scottish Forestry to support those relatively new to forestry, by providing the opportunity to develop their skills relating to the practicalities of forestry practice as well as wider business and sustainability skills, in order to help them secure, sustain and progress their careers.
Women in Forestry Training Fund
The Women in Forestry Practical Training Fund, was established by Scottish Forestry to support the personal development of women, providing them with additional skills to progress their careers and employment opportunities in forestry beyond their current role. With the support of Future Woodlands Scotland we are delighted to be able to reopen for applications.
