TQUK
Level 2
QN: 603/3776/X
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 101 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
TQUK
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
101 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Principles of sustainable communities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define sustainability in the context of communities
- Explain the three pillars of sustainability (environmental, social, economic) in community settings
- Identify types of community resources (human, physical, financial) available for sustainability projects
- Describe methods for mapping community assets and needs
- Explain how to access local, regional, and national support for sustainability initiatives
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different support mechanisms for community sustainability projects
2
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Principles of sustainable development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept of sustainable development and its three pillars
- Analyse the relationship between organisational activities and environmental impact
- Calculate a basic carbon footprint for a given scenario
- Evaluate methods for improving resource efficiency in an organisation
- Assess the potential impacts of different types of pollution caused by organisations
- Recommend practical actions an organisation can take to support environmental sustainability
3
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Principles of sustainable energy management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand what is included in sustainable energy management.2. Understand how to monitor and target energy savings.
4
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Principles of sustainable transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand principles of sustainable transport. 2. Understand the use of alternatives to petroleum products as fuels for transport vehicles.3. Understand the benefits of reducing the use of vehicles.4. Understand the potential impact of transport on organiations and the environment.5. Understand the impact on the public and on transport providers of schemes to reduce vehicle use.6. Understand sustainable options for leisure travel.
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Principles of waste management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the sources of waste.2. Know the range of legislation and regulation relevant to waste management.3. Understand sustainable management of waste.4. Understand the safe management of waste.
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept of social responsibility in the context of business sustainability.
- Describe the three pillars of the triple bottom line and their interconnections.
- Analyse how businesses can balance economic, social, and environmental objectives.
- Define greenwashing and provide examples of misleading sustainability claims.
- Evaluate the impact of greenwashing on consumer trust and sustainability efforts.
- Apply the triple bottom line framework to assess a business's sustainability performance.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3776/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- TQUK
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2018