Diploma in Managing Environmental Resources

Course Content
 
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 not managing transport
 
·           Legislation
 
Pollution
 
·           Managing pollution
 
·           Consequences of not managing pollution
 
·           Legislation
 
Waste Disposal
 
·           Managing waste
 
·           Methods of disposing of waste
 
·           Impact of not managing waste
 
·           Legislation 
 
Unit 4 How Do Environmental Issues Affect Businesses?
 
·          How effective environmental practices can benefit your business
 
Accreditation   The course leads to a Level 3 award in Diploma in Managing Environmental Resources from Open College Network (OCN) which is licensed by National Open College Network (NOCN), a leading UK awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.   Higher Education Credits are available upon completion of this course.  
 
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