The NCFE
Level 3
Certificate
for the
Environmental
Practitioner
is targeted
at
candidates
who are
employed in
small and
medium sized
enterprises,
multi-national
companies
and those
who work in
the
voluntary
sector. It
can provide
training for
those who
are seeking
employment
and who
intend to
take on an
environmental
role in the
workplace.
It would
also be of
benefit to
those
candidates
whose
workplace is
non-compliant
with current
regulations
or has
employees
requiring
up-skilling,
and
additionally
for those
candidates
who work for
organisations
in ISO 14001
and EMAS
supply
chains.
Admissions
Duration
January,
March,
May,
July,
September
and
November
2 Months
The
qualification
consists of
four
mandatory
units:
Unit 01
Develop
an
understanding
of
global
environmental
issues
in
relation
to your
organisation
Unit 02
Investigate
environmental
aspects
and
impacts
of your
organisation
Unit 03
Apply
appropriate
environmental
tools to
drive
environmental
improvement
within
your
organisation
Unit 04
Understand
the need
for and
the
benefits
of an
Environmental
Management
System
for your
organisation
Candidates
must
successfully
complete all
four
mandatory
units to be
awarded the
NCFE Level 3
Certificate
for the
Environmental
Practitioner.
Entry
Guidance
There are no
specific
recommended
prior
learning
requirements
for this
qualification.
Candidates
wishing to
undertake
this
qualification
should hold
an
appropriate
Level 2
qualification
or
equivalent.
Admittance
onto a
course of
study
remains at
the
discretion
of the
centre based
upon the
above
criteria.
Progression
Opportunities
The NCFE
Level 3
Certificate
for the
Environmental
Practitioner
aims to
provide
progression
towards
NCFE
Certificates
in Key
Skills
NCFE
Level 3
Certificate
in
Personal
Effectiveness
at Work
Links to
Skills for
Life
This NCFE
qualification
could be
used to
develop
candidates’
Literacy,
Language and
Numeracy
skills. The
activities
candidates
undertake
whilst
completing
the
qualification
could help
prepare them
for their
Basic Skills
test.
