Carbon Awareness

The aim of this qualification is to develop knowledge of the carbon footprint, the impact of global warming and how energy consumption links to carbon emissions.

Carbon Awareness -  Course Overview

This qualification offers a comprehensive understanding of environmental concepts and challenges. It introduces the 'greenhouse effect' and explores local factors contributing to global warming. It also delves into the carbon footprint, teaching learners how to calculate and reduce their own footprints. Moreover, it covers methods to offset and reduce carbon emissions, empowering learners to make a positive environmental impact.

Qualification Structure

Qualification Number: L/650/0362

Learners will:

• Know about the carbon footprint
• Know about the impact of global warming
• Know how energy consumption links to carbon emissions

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. The qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area. 

Progression

Learners who achieve one of these units:

• Carbon Awareness (L/650/0362)
• Improving Energy Efficiency (J/650/0360)
• Sources of Energy (K/650/0361)
• Sustainability and Environmental Awareness (D/650/0359) 

could progress onto the full qualification:

• NOCN Level 1 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (610/0072/0) 

Learners who achieve one of these units:

• Carbon Awareness (K/650/0352)
• Improving Energy Efficiency (L/650/0353)
• Sources of Energy (M/650/0354)
• Sustainability and Environmental Awareness (A/650/0358) 

could progress onto the full qualification:

• NOCN Entry Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (610/0071/X) 

Learners who achieve Introducing Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction (F/618/0657) could progress onto a full entry 3 construction training qualification.