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

In a nutshell

The purpose of this qualification is to introduce learners to the subject on climate change, net zero, sustainability and the environment.

This award will enable learners to develop basic awareness of the Sustainability and the Green Environment. It can be a starting point for a career progression where learners can further develop into professional roles as they relate to the green economy.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

... anyone aged 19+, living in Wales, in employment. The usual salary limit of £32,371 does not apply to this course.

... all who wish to understand sustainable working practices for a specific job role, future job role and ongoing training.

Course content

This qualification will enable 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
• the definitions, pillars, actors and green technologies relating to sustainability
• the topics of greenhouse gases, sources, targets and their effects on climate change
• the carbon context, carbon footprint as well as national and international policy on net zero

Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements, but you’ll need a keen interest in the subject.