Managing Environmental Resource NCFE Level 2

Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of environmental resource management and its benefits for business. No prior knowledge is required.

Course Outline
Unit 1 Environmental Issues
Biodiversity
• What influences biodiversity?
• Why is biodiversity important?

Climate change
• Why is climate change important?
• The effects of climate change in the UK
• Can climate change be stopped?

Unit 2 Preserving Environmental Resources
Energy
• Managing energy
• Consequences of not managing energy
• Legislation

Water
• Managing the use of water
• Consequences of not managing water
• Legislation

Unit 3 Reducing The Effect That Your Organisation Has On The Environment
Transport
• How road transport affects the environment
• Managing road transport
• Impact of not managing transport
• Legislation

Pollution
• Managing pollution
• Consequences of not managing pollution
• Legislation

Waste Disposal
• Managing waste
• Methods of disposing of waste
• Impact of not managing waste
• Legislation
• How effective environmental practices can benefit your business

Duration
Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.

Study Pack
Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

Assessment
This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

Accreditation
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre.

Support
Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours.