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Qualification name Subsidiary Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF)
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 1st September 2024
Cost £0.00
Cost description There are no course fees if you were under 19 on August 31st prior to the start of your course and you are a 'home student' (that is, you have been resident in Britain or the EU for three years before your course begins).
Attendance pattern Daytime

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Students who are under 19 years old as at the 31st August prior to the start of the course

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Total GCSE Score of 30 with English Language and Maths (4/5).

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Unit 1: Understand the principles of sustainable development, This unit focuses on the core themes and issues of sustainable development. The unit raises awareness of responsibility and citizenship and the requirement to respect and value the diversity of life. You will gain an awareness of what is being done globally, nationally and locally to achieve sustainability and how industry can play a role in achieving these goals. Unit 2: Sustainable communities The aim of this unit is to enable learners to gain an understanding of communities and the importance of planning an addressing economic, environmental and social issues. Learners will also gain skills in collating community resources and accessing support to implement sustainable measures within a community. Unit 3: Science for environmental technicians. The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the essential principles and processes which underpin an environmental workers understanding of the Earth, its natural forces and the effects of plants and animals on the environment. Learners will develop knowledge related to atmospheric changes, processes involved in water cycles and maintaining environmental balance. They will investigate soil and rock processes and the management of materials. Unit 4: Energy management This unit enables learners to gain a knowledge of energy management legislation and international agreements, and the need to improve energy efficiencies to reduce carbon emissions.

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To prepare to study Environmental Sustainability, you should keep up-to-date with the news by accessing a variety of different sources.

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Assessment is by examination at the end of the course

WHERE CAN THIS LEAD ME?
There are a range of degree course progression routes that follow on from this course which includes Environmental Science, Geography and Business amongst others.
Career opportunities include: Corporate social responsibility,Climate science, Sustainability officers, Flood risk assessors, Environmental impact assessors, Urban planners, Conservationists, Environmental law

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Name Leyton Sixth Form College
Address Essex Road
London
E10 6EQ
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