Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
Why take this course?
Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
There is an increasing focus on improving environmental performance for both individuals and companies.
This course provides an understanding of sustainable development goals, the benefits of an environmental management system and how organisations can help prevent pollution.
What you will experience
Course content includes:
- The definition of ‘sustainable development’
- Human and global issues that impact on sustainability
- Common reasons for the delay on climate action
- Benefits of sustainable development
- Organisational impacts on the environment
- Environmental impacts on organisations
- Benefits of environmental management systems
- How to calculate carbon footprint
- How organisations can manage and reduce carbon footprints
- How individuals can reduce their carbon footprint at home
- The definition of ‘resource efficiency’
- Benefits of using resources efficiently
- What circular sustainability is in relation to using resources
- Organisational responsibilities for the efficient use of resources
- Consequences that may occur if organisations pollute the environment
- How organisations can help prevent pollution
- How an organisation’s management structure can support environmental sustainability
- How an organisation’s employees can support environmental sustainability
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Student Stories
Abby Grant
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“For anyone considering studying Accounting at NESCol, I would say it will definitely set you up and give you the right foundation for progressing on to a career in accountancy. I feel the skills I learned at college have been very beneficial in the work I am doing today. I use my knowledge gained at college of accounting principles and taxation every day.”
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Ami Batchelor
Business & Management
HND Advertising & PR
“This course will benefit you in more ways than one and the lecturers are some of the best people you’ll get to meet.”
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Lewis Gordon
Business & Management
Business & Administration Apprenticeship
“This vocational route has allowed me to get a good balance between work and my social life, and have healthy finances!”
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Nicole Faulkner
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
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Kieran & Mykaela Alexander
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“The lecturers on the course were just brilliant and had so much valuable knowledge and experience to pass on.”
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Lana Laing
Business & Management
Accounting
“The College’s links with Johnston Carmichael allowed me to see accounts in practice. When I got offered a job after college, I was delighted that changing my career path had worked out.”
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Alex Grogan
Business & Management
Legal Services
“During my two years at NESCol studying Legal Service, I have learnt so much – every day I learned something new. I loved my lecturers and my classmates, and I gained confidence along the way. I ended up successfully passing my HND with As.”
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Applications
This course is offered for free to students aged 16-24 and young people in the region to enhance skills and employability. Select the ‘SkillsBooster‘ option when booking below. More on SkillsBooster courses.
Please note that this service will only accept credit or debit card payment for the full course fee.
If you are eligible for Remission of Fees then you must complete this booking form and supply the relevant fee waiver documents to one of our Campuses or Centres. Some courses are not eligible for fee waiver applications. For further information please contact our Student Advice Centre.
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code YBNS2-O231A
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Fees £32.00
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Distance Learning Application Form
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