Award in Sustainability
and the
Green Environment

City and Guilds
Level 2
Award in Sustainability
and the Green Environment

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Green skills and Sustainability

The transition away from carbon to full sustainability by 2050 is essential for the future of our society. The collective responsibility is now understood and can be seen in how momentum has been gaining traction across the globe. It is recognised that training providers, employers and learners all have a role to play. The skills system is already changing as a result.

The skills system

The changes required to build thriving sustainable economies are substantial with some jobs reducing, others increasing, and new jobs being created. We will be developing skills to create a more sustainable world.

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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.

An initial assessment of each learner should be made before the start of their programme to identify:

  • if the learner has any specific training needs.

  • support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualification.

  • any units they have already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualification.

  • the appropriate type and level of qualification.

We recommend that centres provide an induction programme so the learner fully understands the requirements of the qualification, their responsibilities as a learner, and the responsibilities of the centre. This information can be recorded on a learning contract.

More details…

Workshop

x1 Full day

Up to 10 people

£1500 + vat 

OR

Virtual sessions

x4 (2 hour)

Up to 10 people

£1500 + vat 

Controlled assessment

1 hr 30 mins

classroom

Up to 10 people

£250 + vat 

Marking

Up to 10 assignments

£1,000 + vat 

Registration / certification

£35 per learner 

Use of platform to watch videos, do reading and revision

£5 per learner per month
(£15 per learner)

Overall learning time

30 hours

8 hours face-to-face and 22 on platform 

Package price

£3,250+vat for 10 learners

Including: 

8 hours of experiential face-to-face or virtual live learning 

An invigilated exam in your place of work 

Access for three months to a learning platform with video links and more…

Marking of exams 

Registration & certification 

Course breakdown: