Level 2 Certificate in Sustainability and the Green Environment (PLA)

L2 Level 2
Part Time
12 November 2024 — 31 July 2025
Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

The certificate is for learners who wish to understand sustainable working practices for a specific job role. It is especially useful for those who have been given responsibility for sustainability within their organisations. 
This qualification is designed for use within land-based industries. It would be particularly useful for those learners who are progressing into the Sustainability Officer/Co-ordinator/Advisor role and those with job roles which have responsibilities for sustainability reviews and planning within businesses and organisations.

What you will study

To achieve this certificate, learners will attend 4 face-to-face workshops. During these workshops, they will gain knowledge and understanding of sustainability, the environment, climate change, and net-zero. After each workshop, learners will have a break to complete sample assessment papers before sitting their final assessments.
This short course is a step up from the award and is perfect for organisations that are working towards or have implemented an Environmental Management System, such as ISO14001.
Investing in sustainable working practices can not only benefit the environment but also your organisation's bottom line. By implementing sustainable practices, you can save costs on resources, improve your brand image, and even attract more customers who value sustainability.

What will you learn?

  • Sustainability 
  • Environment
  • Climate Change 
  • Net Zero 

This is a 4-day course, which is delivered in a classroom. (130 GLH)

How will you be assessed?
All assessments are invigilated in a classroom, learners must achieve a pass in all four mandatory units.  Assessments are open book each assessment takes 6 hours to complete. The pass mark for each assessment is 60%. The single assessment is to be graded Pass/Fail and it will be the overall qualification grade.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

12 November 2024

End date

31 July 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

30 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CS0SGE1
L2

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate in Sustainability and the Green Environment (PLA)