Other Courses - Managing Environmental Resource - Level 3

COURSE DETAILS

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

The programme covers a range of self-employment issues:

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

Unit 4 How Do Environmental Issues Affect Businesses?

• How effective environmental practices can benefit your business

DURATION

This course can be completed in a range of ways, through teaching in our centre or through a long distance course. Click on the ‘Apply now’ link and we will email you the options available.

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

This course is validated by OCNNWR and provides 6 credits. These can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification.

The course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR.

OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licensed member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licensed by QCA to offer accredited qualifications.

SUPPORT

Support comes from the teachers in the centre. Support will be given from the teachers for the period the student is enrolled, all our teachers are very helpful and will help a student deal with any enquiry they might have.