Level 1 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

This Level 1 qualification provides learners with a range of skills and knowledge. Learners will also develop an understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability that will support progress to further learning across a range of subjects.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - Qualification Purpose

This qualification is vocationally based and offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate an achievement of knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability to enable them to progress to the next level. The qualification will support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in any sector, including the construction sector, where energy efficiency and sustainability are key. The qualification is for: learners who wish to gain a good introduction to sustainability and the environment, understanding the impact of global warming, carbon footprints and how to improve energy efficiency. This knowledge is applicable across a range of sectors and industries.

Qualification Structure

Qualification Number: 610/0072/0

• Carbon Awareness
• Improving Energy Efficiency
• Sources of Energy
• Sustainability and Environmental Awareness

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. 

Learners must be able to demonstrate the requirements of the qualification and have access to required assessment opportunities and relevant resources.

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 years or over.

Progression

Achievement of this qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:

• Progress into further learning at a higher level, such as NOCN Level 2 qualifications in Construction, Facilities Services, Property Maintenance, Team Leading or Warehousing and Storage.