Environmental Management Course Level 3
Today, society as a whole shares a growing sense of respect and concern for the environment. Both on a national and international level, members of the public and authorities alike are intensifying their efforts to combat urgent environmental issues. While at the same time, preventing potentially catastrophic problems for future generations. It’s one thing to do your ‘bit’ for the environment, but the world will always need its researchers, policymakers and general environmental experts. From everyday waste recycling to air pollution reduction to the development of renewable energy sources, environmental specialists are moulding and shaping the future of the entire planet. A uniquely rewarding and fulfilling field, there’s never been a better time to consider joining this remarkable profession.
Course Benefits
When studying with Oxford Home Study College for a Level 3 Certificate in Environmental Management, every learner benefits from:
- Provision of all essential course materials and lecture notes, along with case studies, practical exercises and key supporting documentation.
- 24/7 access to our exclusive digital learning platform and convenient online assessments at the end of each unit.
- The dedicated support of an experienced, qualified and professional tutor for ongoing assistance while completing your course.
- Complete access to recommend reference books, study aids and more via our extensive e-library.
- The opportunity to earn a fully-endorsed diploma from an endorsed awarding organization.
Learning Objectives
This inspiring Certificate in Environmental Management was created by a team of leading academics and respected industry veterans. The primary objective of the course is to instil candidates with the core skills, knowledge and confidence it takes to succeed in this demanding yet dynamic professional field. By exploring a variety of prominent environmental issues, along with the roles and responsibilities of those tasked with managing them, candidates build a comprehensive picture of how the professional environmental manager operates.
Over the Environmental Management Course Level 3 course of seven inspiring modules, learners are introduced to a series of key contemporary environmental concepts, including the importance of environment preservation worldwide, the effects of biological resource overexploitation, how urbanization and agriculture are impacting the environment in which we live and the importance of environmentalplanning. The fundamentals of environmental risk management and energy management are also introduced, alongside essential environmental management systems.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to pursue careers with conservation groups, environmental protection groups and wide variety of public/private organisations.
Core skills, talents and knowledge picked up along the way include:
- An understanding of pressing global environmental issues
- Knowledge of the effects of ongoing urbanization
- The conference to work on important environmental planning matters
- Enhanced organisational and project management skills
- A strong grasp of environmental risk management competencies
- Competence with key environmental management systems
- The confidence to work as part of a wider environmental management team
- The opportunity to pursue a variety of rewarding careers
Course Outline
Our exclusive Level 3 Certificate in Environmental Management is delivered across seven intensive yet accessible units. In order to successfully complete the course, the modules must be completed in order, along with an assessment at the end of each module.
Module 1 – Introduction to Environment
- Natural Environment and its Components
- The Eco System
- Components of Ecosystem
- Functional Components of an Ecosystem
- Food Chain and Food Web
- Man-made Environment
- What Is Sustainable Development
Module 2 – Global Environmental Issues
- Global Environmental Issues
- Ozone Layer Depletion
- Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion
- Global Warming
- Global Warming (Climate Change) Implications
- Loss of Biodiversity
- Climatic Change Problem and Response
Module 3 – Effects of Overexploitation of Biological Resources
- Causes of Overexploitation
- Effects of Overexploitation
- Environmental Protection
Module 4 – Effects of Urbanisation and Agriculture
- Effects of Urbanisation
- Urbanisation
- Effects of Urbanisation on Environment
- Problem Focus - Challenges of Urbanization
- Effects of Agriculture on Human Environment
- Changes Caused By Agriculture and Overgrazing
- Effects of Modern Agriculture
- Effects of Overgrazing
Module 5 – Environmental Planning
- The Definition and Scope of Environmental Management
- Some Definitions of Environmental Management;
- The Evolution of Environmental Management Concept
- Fundamentals and Goals
- What are Some Key Elements of an EMS?
- Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
- Principles of Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Environment
Module 6 – Energy Management
- What is ENERGY-SAVING?
- Fundamentals of Energy Management
- Fundamentals of Energy Management
- The Global Need To Save Energy
- Best Ways to Manage Energy Consumption
- Fossil Fuel Use
- Energy Production and Trade
- The Geography of Ecosystems
- Energy transformations and Ecosystem
- Recycling
Module 7 – Environmental Management Systems
- ISO Standards
- EMAS Description
- The Environmental Management System
- PDCA (PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT)
- Energy Efficiency
- Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
- Environmental Auditing
- Environmental Management and Valuation
- Environmental Accounting
- Environmental Trade Shifts
