A course designed to develop applied subject knowledge and transferable skills, focusing on climate education, sustainable practices and greenwashing across the three fundamental pillars of environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
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The OCR Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability is designed to develop applied subject knowledge and transferable skills, focusing on climate education, sustainable practices and greenwashing across the three fundamental pillars of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. This qualification benefits students on full-time post-16 study programmes who want to complement their Level 3 studies, particularly those seeking progression into environmental conservation careers or higher education programmes with sustainability components. The learning outcomes include understanding organisational sustainable practices and technologies, developing research methodologies and data analysis skills, and applying this knowledge to investigate real organisations and recommend sustainable working practices - all supported by input from WWF, leading universities, and other stakeholders to encourage positive solutions to sustainability challenges
• Fundamentals of sustainability
• Sustainability in practice
USP College has developed partnerships with local green technology companies, providing exclusive access to real-world case studies. The programme features educational visits to renewable energy facilities, waste management plants, sustainable manufacturing sites, and eco-friendly businesses, alongside field trips to environmental conservation projects and green building developments.
USP College's unique approach includes guest lectures from sustainability professionals and collaborative projects with local community sustainability challenges, creating a comprehensive learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical exposure to the sustainability sector.
• Wellington boots (compulsory)
• Course hoodie (compulsory)
• Trips/visits to zoo.
After completing the OCR Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability, students can progress into employment in the environmental conservation sector or higher education programmes such as BSc (Hons) Climate, Sustainability and Environmental Management, or degree programmes where sustainability modules are becoming increasingly more common. Career opportunities include environmental consulting, renewable energy, green technology, carbon management, corporate sustainability roles, and environmental policy, while university options encompass Environmental Science, Renewable Energy Engineering, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Studies, and Conservation Biology, with the qualification being supported by Russell Group universities.
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