Knowledge and understanding of the key concepts involved in environmental awareness for all employees
Please note: the CIEH Environmental Awareness Certificate is being phased out and is being replaced by the CIEH Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice. Therefore, any courses run after 30 April 2010 will not be certificated.
Please click here to view the CIEH Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice page.
Overview
The need for businesses to address environmental issues has never been greater. Tendering requirements, changing needs of lenders and investors and increasing legislation are forcing businesses to address their environmental performance. This qualification has been designed for middle managers and supervisors who have responsibility for decision-making, managing budgets, allocating tasks and meeting performance targets. It will also enable them to take corrective action and be confident in dealing with environmental issues and customer queries.
Outline programme
The qualification covers the following topics:
- Environmental issues
- Pollution
- Business and the environment
- Energy and water
- Waste management
- Transport
- Environmental law
- Environmental management
Qualification information
Designed for: All employees
Course duration: 6 hours minimum
Assessment method: 30 multiple choice questions
Ofqual Accredited: No
Level: Level 1
Suggested progression on completion: CIEH Environmental Management Certificate
Note to trainers and centres, who wish to register for this qualification:
There are currently no training aids available for this qualification and registration for this qualification is subject to special approval. If the special approval is not given, the centre or trainer will not be charged the relevant fee (this excludes applications referred for not meeting the criteria set out in the Trainer Registration Requirements).