Course Overview

Since 1990, the world has lost 178 million hectares of forest. As an estimated 45% of carbon on land is stored in trees and soil, this loss has a serious effect on the Earth’s atmosphere. It is more important than ever that everyone has a greater understanding of how they can take sustainable steps to protect the planet.

This course will provide an overview of the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability. Learners will also look at the principles of waste management and sustainable transport and applying sustainability in their own setting through zero waste.

This course is split into six manageable units, with a seventh optional unit available:

Unit 1: Principles of sustainable development

Unit 2: Principles of sustainable communities

Unit 3: Principles of sustainable energy management

Unit 4: Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability

Unit 5: Principles of waste management

Unit 6: Principles of sustainable transport

Unit 7: Sustainability applied in own setting (Optional)

The benefits of completing this course include:

• Courses are delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
• Receive an individualised curriculum plan, created by our online Diagnostic and Curriculum Planning Tool, to maximise learners’ development
• Engaging and interactive activities
• Expert curriculum tutors are assigned to provide the support learners need to succeed
• Study will develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life
• Personalised learning support from our excellent team of Learner Support Advisors
• Support with your future progression through our Careers and Progression Coordinator.

*Subject to eligibility - speak to one of our team for more information and to see if you are eligible