2 sessions | 09:30 – 15:30 | Thurs 29th June & Thurs 6th July | Delivered online via Zoom

Full cost: £150.00 + VAT | Cost with funding applied: £105.00 + VAT

Overview

What is “sustainability”?  What does it mean to you?  What does it mean for your workplace?

It is more important than ever that everyone has a greater understanding of how they can become more sustainable, not only at home but in their workplace as well.

This Level 1 accredited course will help you discover more about sustainability, ways to improve it and understand the barriers we all face now and in the future if nothing is done. You will investigate current, real-life issues, relating them to your workplace, your home and where you live.

This course is a great starting point for you and your business to take a step in the right direction, learn from others and come away with new ideas on how to become more sustainable.

Delivered over two half-days, entirely online, this course will take a look at the natural resources available to us (both renewable and non-renewable) and the environmental and economic challenges we face as we endeavour to embed sustainability both at home and in the workplace.

Participants will be introduced to the practical solutions businesses can implement, renewable energy sources, ways to conserve natural resources and the impact humans have on them.

Learners will leave the course with both an understanding of the three pillars of sustainability and the skillsets needed to act as individuals at home and at work.

Outcomes

During this ‘Introduction to Sustainability’ course, learners will investigate and develop an understanding of:

• Natural resources (renewable and non-renewable)
• Environmental and economic challenges
• Practical solutions businesses can implement
• Three pillars of sustainability
• Renewable energy sources
• Ways to conserve natural resources
• Human impact on natural resources

Upon completion of the course, you will receive an e-certificate (a paper certificate can be sent out upon request) that will enhance your CV and support your career progression.

Entry requirements

This course does not have any specific entry requirements.  However, learners MUST have have basic IT literacy skills for assessment purposes. No technical knowledge is required.

A certain level of commitment will be expected – we recommend dedicating 1-2 hours a week to your studies.  All activities will take place online, so please make sure you have a stable internet connection and suitable equipment to participate in group discussions.

Learning Experience

This course, including all activities and assessments, will be delivered flexibly and entirely online without any need to come to a classroom.

You will benefit from a Course Tutor/Assessor who will provide academic guidance throughout your training, from beginning to end.  Your Tutor/Assessor will comment on the discussions held and provide feedback on all tasks and activities throughout.

Progression

Following the completion of the course, you will have the knowledge and foundations needed to naturally progress on to the Level 2 Sustainability and the Built Environment, with the opportunity to also progress on to the Level 3 Certificate in Championing Sustainability in the Workplace.  Alternatively, there are also numerous short courses covering specific topics within Green Skills/Sustainability which you could progress onto to expand your knowledge and awareness further.

For further details of this training, contact the Green Skills team via email or telephone:
greenskills@cornwallmarine.net | 01326 211382

For more information on our range of courses and funding opportunities, contact the Sales team via email or telephone:
sales@cornwallmarine.net | 01326 211382