Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Level 2 Certificate

This qualification aims to:

  • focus on the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction associated with a wide range of workplaces and linked to the lifestyles of individuals

  • offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant, and can be applied, across a variety of sectors.

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 an insight into ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

Site

Workplace/Other

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends
enquire apply 60800-01 01/08/26 31/07/27

What will I study?

Mandatory Units:

  • Unit 01: Understand climate change, sustainability and environmental protection
  • Unit 02: Understand industry and the environment
  • Unit 03: Understand resource efficiency and waste management

How will I be assessed?

Learners will be assessed through a series of online assignments completed independently via our ESCG eLearning platform. Each unit contains written tasks designed to check your understanding of the course content and your ability to apply knowledge in practical or workplace-related scenarios.

All assessments are submitted online and marked by qualified tutors. You will receive constructive feedback to help you progress through the course and meet the learning outcomes.

We recommend studying 4–6 hours per week to maintain steady progress and complete assessments within the expected timeframe.

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

What can I do after completing this course?

Learners could progress to the following qualifications:

Level 3 Award in Business Management for the Environment and Land-based Sector Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management Level 3 Diploma in Energy Management. Career opportunities

This qualification would support learners to progress to, or within, employment in a variety of sectors.

Are there any extra costs?

All of our fully funded Level 2 online courses are delivered under the Adult Skills Funding rules. In order to study for one of our courses you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age Requirement

Learners must be aged 19 or over on 31 August before the academic year begins.

Residency Requirement (Non-Devolved Areas)

Learners must live in a non-devolved area of the UK where Adult Skills Funding is managed nationally.

Right to Study Evidence

Learners must provide valid right-to-study evidence confirming they are legally permitted to study in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, residency permit, or other accepted documentation.

Additional Info

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in-depth overview.

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-understanding-climate-change-and-environmental-aware-925