Following on from the successes of the Green Changemakers programme for educators, the Green Skills: Building the Future courses, Mother Gardens Bootcamp and the launch of the Cross Pollinator course, this course is our newest Green Skills offer.
Fees
This course could be FREE to you. Take a look at our fees page here
Level
Level 2
The course aims to increase knowledge and skills related to environmental and sustainability issues and solutions within community projects.
It will cover topics such as:
- The 15 Green Skills and how these can be embraced at an individual and community level.
- Introducing circular economy thinking to a project
- Understanding and exploring sustainability and ‘green’ terminology
- Utilising nature and the outdoors in community projects for food growing, wellbeing, biodiversity, arts & crafts
- Collaboration and consultation in community project set up and design
This Level 2 course is suitable for those currently working or volunteering in community projects, or those working towards this goal.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand a range of sustainability related definitions & concepts
- Analyse and review a range of sustainability models & concepts
- Reflect on personal, local, community & global nature connections
- Establish a collection of skills, tools, & activities to share learning within community projects
- Develop collaborative working skills
Entry Requirements
You must be working at Level 1 English, or above
Certificate
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Fircroft College of Adult Education certificate
Careers and Progression
As part of your course, you will receive careers support to help you think about your next steps and future goals.
This includes:
- Online access to our Careers and Progression Hub through our website
- A printed and online Careers and Progression Resource Pack, including information and guidance on:
- different job sectors and career pathways
- searching and applying for jobs
- writing a professional CV
- interview preparation and tips
- Invitations to lunchtime careers workshops on Tuesdays or Fridays
- Career focused enrichment sessions every month
- One careers-focused session delivered by our Careers and Progression Coordinator
- Access to careers information and guidance throughout your course
- The opportunity to book a 1-1 with the Careers and Progression Coordinator for extra support or advice around your plans and goals
- A progression day with relevant organisations to help you explore opportunities.
Visit our careers page here.
