The level 2 certificate in ‘Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness’, delivered through NCFE, focuses on understanding the nature of climate change and the role that can be played in reducing carbon emissions.

This exciting new course will be student-led wherever possible, and place practical, applicable skills, alongside theory, at its core. Students will develop their confidence and knowledge within the field of sustainability, supported by our experienced teachers and support staff. This course aims to empower students, encourage self-directed learning within an enthusiastic and positive environment.

Through an immersive, multi-media approach to learning, students at Oak Tree School will gain knowledge to act as drivers of positive change within the workplace and at home.

This will give students a distinct advantage over their peers, whilst equipping them for any future job role.

This qualification aims to:

• Focus on the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction associated with a wide range of workplaces and linked to the lifestyles of individuals.

• Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant, and can be applied, across a variety of sectors.

For students to gain this qualification, three mandatory units must be achieved: