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Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Level
2
10 weeks
Ready to learn how you can help protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint?
Our Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness is designed to deepen your knowledge of climate change, sustainability, and environmental protection. Throughout the course, you will explore the causes and impacts of climate change, the importance of sustainable practices, and the measures individuals and organisations can take to reduce carbon emissions.
You will also develop the understanding and practical skills needed to become a positive driver of change, both in the workplace and at home. Key topics include environmental responsibility within industry, resource efficiency, and effective waste management. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to make informed, impactful decisions that support a more sustainable future.
Course title: NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Course ref: 603/5683/2
This qualification helps you:
- Enhance your awareness of the environment and climate change, including key terminology, causes, and global impacts.
- Develop an understanding of how carbon emissions are created in different types of workplaces and through everyday lifestyle choices.
- Gain a broad and in‑depth knowledge that can be applied across a wide range of sectors, helping you make informed, sustainable decisions in any professional environment.
- Develop insight into environmental protection practices, exploring the actions organisations can take to reduce their impact and how you can contribute to positive change in the workplace.
- Explore how individual lifestyle choices affect the environment and discover practical ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint.
- Unit 1: Understand climate change, sustainability and environmental protection
- Unit 2: Understand industry and the environment
- Unit 3: Understand resource efficiency and waste management
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in Championing Sustainability in the Workplace
- Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety
- Level 3 Certificate in Environmental Management
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Sustainability champion within your workplace
- Environmental volunteer roles
Green team/eco‑committee member - Sustainability coordinator (with further study)
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/25
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.