Managing Environmental Resources
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MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of environmental resource management and its benefits for business. No prior knowledge is required.
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Objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Develop a broad understanding of environmental resource management
Adopt techniques for managing energy and resources
Understand how climate change affects the UK
Understand what is meant by Biodiversity and its benefits
Understand how legislation and regulation, regarding resource management, affect the home and business
Adopt methods of reducing waste and pollutants
Gain a recognised diploma from a leading UK awarding body
Study method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
Assessment
Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. There is no word count for these assignments however you do have to prove to the tutor that you have fully understood the question asked. One sentence answers will be rejected and you will be asked to re-submit it again.
Course Duration
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 60 hours of study to complete. You will have full tutor support for a full year from the day you receive the course.
Pack/Course Contents
Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
Accreditation
Course Outline
This course consists of four units:
Unit 1 Environmental Issues
Biodiversity
What influences biodiversity?
Why is biodiversity important?
Climate change
Why is climate change important?
The effects of climate change in the UK
Can climate change be stopped?
Unit 2 Preserving Environmental Resources
Energy
Managing energy
Consequences of not managing energy
Legislation
Water
Managing the use of water
Consequences of not managing water
Legislation
Unit 3 Reducing The Effect That Your Organisation Has On The Environment
Transport
How road transport affects the environment
Managing road transport
Impact of n
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