Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/6336/8
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Open Awards Level 2 Award in Nature Connection and Wellbeing (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 80 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
80 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Measuring Nature Connectedness
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand nature connectedness 1.
- Define ‘nature connectedness’ 1.2 Explain the importance of nature connectedness for personal wellbeing 1.
- Explain the importance of nature connectedness for environmental care
- Be able to measure own nature connectedness 2.
- Identify two recognised methods for measuring nature connectedness 2.
- Use a recognised method to measure and record own nature connectedness score 2.
- Outline two factors that can influence own nature connectedness score 2.
- Reflect on own nature connectedness score 2.
- Set two actions to strengthen own nature connectedness
- Understand the practical implications of measuring nature connectedness 3.
- Give two reasons why measuring nature connectedness is useful in real world settings
2
Pro-Nature Conservation Behaviours
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand pro-nature conservation behaviours 1.
- Define pro-nature conservation behaviours 1.2 Give three examples of pro-nature conservation behaviours 1.
- Explain how nature connection can motivate pro-nature conservation behaviours2.
- Be able to reflect on own pro-nature behaviours 2.
- Use a recognised scale to measure own pro-nature behaviours 2.
- Reflect on own positive pro-nature behaviour 2.
- Identify two new behaviours to work towards3.
- Be able to participate in a pro-nature conservation project 3.
- Demonstrate own participation in one conservation activity 3.2 Reflect on how participation in the conservation activity has influenced own nature connection 4.
- Understand how nature connection can influence society and public action 4.
- Explain how increasing connection to nature across society can lead to environmental protection and change 4.2 Describe one environmental campaign that led to policy or government action 4.
- Explain how public support contributed to the success of the campaign5.
- Understand green jobs and the role of nature connection 5.
- Define the following:a) green jobsb) green skillsc) green economy 5.2 Explain why green jobs and green skills are important for a sustainable future 5.
- Explain how nature connection can support people working in green jobs
3
The Science of Nature Connection
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how nature connection affects the brain and body 1.
- Describe the impact of nature contact on the brain 1.
- Describe two ways connecting with nature can support physical wellbeing2.
- Understand how mindfulness supports nature connection and wellbeing 2.
- Explain how mindfulness helps people connect with nature 2.
- Apply a mindfulness practice during a nature-based activity 2.
- Reflect on its impact on nature connection and wellbeing3.
- Understand eco-anxiety 3.
- Define ‘eco-anxiety’ 3.
- Explain how nature connection could impact eco-anxiety4.
- Be able to participate in nature connection activities 4.
- List the five pathways to nature connection 4.
- Demonstrate participation in one activity for each of the five nature connection pathways 4.
- Reflect on own mood before and after each activity
4
Urban Nature and Community Wellbeing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand challenges and benefits of urban nature connection 1.
- Identify two challenges of connecting with nature in urban areas 1.
- Identify two benefits of connecting with nature in urban areas2.
- Understand how urban nature initiatives improve community wellbeing 2.
- Give two examples of how individuals connect with nature in urban environments 2.
- Identify one urban nature initiative 2.
- Create a case study of an urban nature initiative3.
- Be able to participate in urban nature activities 3.
- Participate in two urban nature activities 3.2 Reflect on how participating in the activities affected own wellbeing
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6336/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2025