Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction

The aim of this qualification is to allow learners to develop an understanding of environmental awareness and sustainability in construction.

Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction - Course Overview

This qualification provides a comprehensive introduction to environmental awareness and sustainability. Learners will acquire an understanding of these key concepts, including the three R's of sustainability, the three strands of sustainable development (environmental, social, and economic), and the significance of natural resources. They'll also grasp the importance of adhering to environmental awareness and sustainability in relation to factors like carbon footprint, climate change, and organisational reputation.

Moreover, the program sheds light on the construction industry's environmental impact. Learners will discover how construction activities can negatively affect the environment and sustainability, with consequences for organisations, plant and animal life, local communities, and the atmosphere.

To address these issues, learners will identify actions to mitigate environmental and sustainability impacts in the construction industry. They'll explore waste management plans, types of site-generated waste, waste management methods, associated hazards, and opportunities for waste reuse and recycling. Additionally, the qualification covers the fundamentals of environmental plans, their purpose, components, and utility.

Qualification Structure

Qualification Number: J/618/0739

Learners will:

• Understand what is meant by environmental awareness and sustainability.
• Understand the impact the construction industry has on the environment.
• Understand ways to reduce the impact the construction industry has on the environment.

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.

Learners who achieve Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction (J/618/0739) could progress onto a full level 1 or 2 construction training qualification.