NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Championing Sustainability in the Workplace

This qualification is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge, skills and understanding to support sustainability in the workplace. On completion of the certificate, the learner will have the opportunity to use their skills in the workplace as a sustainability champion or within an entry level sustainability role (such as a sustainability coordinator or assistant). They may also progress into higher education in a variety of green roles. 

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Championing Sustainability in the Workplace - Aims and Objectives

This qualification aims to:

• focus on the study of championing sustainability in the workplace
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills 

The objective of this qualification is to:

• provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to champion sustainability in a variety of workplace settings

Course Units

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

Mandatory

• The challenges of sustainability in the workplace
• Environmental standards and legislation
• Greening the workplace
• Inspiring environmental responsibility in the workplace 
• Sustainable transport
• The impact of energy generation
• Heat decarbonisation

Optional

• Sustainable construction
• Biodiversity in the workplace and the community
• Sustainable food
• Sustainable water management in the workplace

Entry Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners who would like to work in a role championing sustainability in the workplace. There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 2 qualification.

Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.