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
Rebekka McLaughlin
Business & Management
SVQ Management
“I’ve had such a positive experience with the College and can’t recommend the workplace learning route highly enough. I think it’s important to recognise that there are various routes to achieving qualifications and this was the right path for me.”
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Katelyn Louise Share
Business & Management
HND Administration & Information Technology
“NESCol is such a supportive place to study, and the staff go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals.”
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Kate Wolska
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“My daughter is so proud of me. I’m doing it for her – to show her if you want it, you can do it now for tomorrow.”
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Drew Smith
Business & Management
Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship
“If you’re not too sure about what you want to do, then I would definitely recommend a Foundation Apprenticeship because it gives you an insight into working while you’re still studying.”
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Morven Garden
Business & Management
Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship
“I feel confident moving forward as the experience of a Modern Apprenticeship and the skills I have managed to develop stand as a strong base structure for the rest of my career.”
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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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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Ends 31 Jul 2026
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Course Code C00716
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Fees £35.00
Alternatively, you can complete a distance learning application form and send it to us.
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