Sustainability and Environmental Education Level 5 Certificate
- MOA
- Part Time
- Level
- Level 5
- Type
- Adult PT, Adult SC
- Duration
- 8 Months
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 15/10/2024
Education is a key aspect of addressing environmental challenges including climate change, and the DfE now requires climate change education to be embedded in all schools and colleges.
The qualification is relevant to a variety of educators and across a range of settings, including schools, colleges and youth work; you do not have to be in a teaching role. It is especially relevant for those undertaking a named Sustainability Lead role, as required by the DfE Climate and Climate Change strategy.
Online option - 8 monthly 2-hour sessions on Tuesday 4pm - 6pm accessed via Microsoft Teams
Face to Face option - 8 monthly 2-hour sessions on Wednesday 4pm - 6pm at Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Course Overview
For this course the topics include:
Climate Change and climate equality
The benefits and processes of decarbonisation
The 3 pillars of Sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The impact of human activity on the environment and the value of nature
Biodiversity and Sustainable Food production
Waste and linear, circular, doughnut economies
Adaptation and mitigation solutions: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Transport
Sustainable and environmental education pedagogy
Transformative educational approaches
Assessment - There are 6 assignments and some additional questions to achieve the qualification; online support sessions are provided each month.
Cost - The course is free for those working or living in the Lancaster City Council area; for those living outside the area the fee is £400 to include registration and certification.
- Entry Requirements
There is no specific entry criteria for the course, but you will need to be able to complete assignments at a Level 5 standard.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
If you have any queries, please contact m.cawthorn@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: B63991
