ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CERTIFICATE

Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of environmental policies and their application.  No prior knowledge is required.

Objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
• Understand legal and moral responsibilities towards environmental management
• Describe different ways to implement environmental policies
• Monitor energy use and apply methods to reduces it
• Understand the impact of different waste disposal methods
• Describe water sources
• Apply policies to reduce water consumption
• Understand the impact of transport on the Environment
• Describe potential pollutants
• Understand and apply methods to reduce the risk of pollutants

Accreditation
The course leads to the award of the Certificate in Environmental Awareness (Level 2) from OCNW, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email.  You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration

Assessment
Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor.  There is no external examination required.

Course Duration
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.  The course will take around 60 hours of study to complete.

Pack/Course Contents
• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Accreditation

Price
The cost of the course is £229.13 inclusive of learning materials, tutor support, assignment marking, OCNW registration and accreditation.

COURSE CONTENT
The course is divided up into six units, as follows:

Unit 1 Introduction to the Principles of Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness and Management Strategy
Legal and Moral Responsibilities
Implementation

Unit 2 Managing Energy Use
Different Types of Energy
Environmental Costs
Managing Energy Use

Unit 3 Managing Waste Disposal
Different Types of Waste
Waste Disposal
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Waste

Unit 4  Managing Water UseWater Sources and Usage
Levels of Water Usage
Reducing and Managing Water Usage

Unit 5  Managing the Use of Transport
Environmental Impact
Use of Transport
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Transport

Unit 6 Reducing the Risk of Pollution
Pollution
Potential Pollutants
Preventing Pollution