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L1 Environmental Sustainability

Awarding body: Ascentis

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Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

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About the course

This course is designed to give learners the knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of sustainability and environmental impacts. It aims to raise awareness and consider your role in helping to make sustainable choices .

How is the course delivered and assessed?

The course is a blended learning course with some study in the classroom as well as some online study to support learning and produce tasks. The course is assessed by a multiple choice exam.

What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)

There are no formal qualifications required to study this course, just a willingness to contribute to a more sustainable future individually and in the work place.

Additional information

The course covers understanding the basic concepts in:

Sustainability
The environmental impacts of the creation of goods and services
What makes up a sustainable community

L1 Environmental Sustainability

Part time Level 1

Fee: £60 *

* This fee is subject to change based on ongoing changes to funding guidance. If you submit an enrolment for this course and the fee changes, you will be notified.

Funding options available

IP Instalment plans available Explanation
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SLL10RVV

Stroud Campus

1st Sep 2025 - 31st Aug 2026
On between 5:30PM - 8:00PM

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£60

SLL10RWC

Stroud Campus

1st Sep 2025 - 31st Aug 2026
On between 5:30PM - 8:00PM

About this fee

TBC

SLL10RCK

Stroud Campus

5th Nov 2025 - 3rd Dec 2025
On between 5:30PM - 8:00PM

About this fee

£60

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SLL10RCM

Stroud Campus

6th May 2026 - 3rd Jun 2026
On between 5:30PM - 8:00PM

About this fee

£60

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L1 Environmental Sustainability

Course information:

Information code - PT2526066
Subject assignment:
- Primary: Animal Science, Conservation & Climate
- All subjects: Animal Science, Conservation & Climate
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Created at - 19th Jun 2025 @ 9:25PM
Last updated - 20th Jun 2025 @ 1:03PM

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Course offerings assigned:

Offering Code

Info Code

Mode

Level

Year

Fee

Location

Funding Keys

Availability

Start

End

SLL10RVV

PT2526066

Part time

25/26

60.00

Stroud Campus

Available for Enquiries

1st Sep 2025

31st Aug 2026

SLL10RWC

PT2526066

Part time

25/26

Stroud Campus

Available for Enquiries

1st Sep 2025

31st Aug 2026

SLL10RCK

PT2526066

Part time

25/26

60.00

Stroud Campus

Available for enrolments

5th Nov 2025

3rd Dec 2025

SLL10RCM

PT2526066

Part time

25/26

60.00

Stroud Campus

Available for enrolments

6th May 2026

3rd Jun 2026

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About this course fee (DfE)

This course is typically partly funded by the Department for Education (DfE), which allows us to offer a reduced fee for fee paying learners living in eligible non-devolved (DfE-funded) areas.

The fee shown applies to learners from a DfE-funded area. If you're not sure whether you live in a DfE-funded area, please use our Fee Checker to confirm.

Learners from devolved areas may still apply for a place on this course, however have a different course fees as they will be partly funded by the relevant devolved area. This will be shown after using the Fee Checker available next to this information, or you can contact us directly for confirmation.

Please note that all course fees may be subject to change. If there are any changes after you apply, we will inform you before you are officially enrolled.

About this course fee (WEMCA)

This course is typically partly funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA), which allows us to offer a reduced fee for fee-paying learners living in this eligible devolved area.

The fee shown applies to learners from the West of England devolved area. If you're not sure whether you live in this funded area, please use our Fee Checker to confirm.

Learners from non-devolved (DfE-funded) areas may still apply for a place on this course, but their course fee will differ, as it will not be funded by WEMCA. The correct fee will be shown after using the Fee Checker available next to this information, or you can contact us directly for confirmation.

Please note that all course fees may be subject to change. If there are any changes after you apply, we will inform you before you are officially enrolled.

Blended Learning

This is a 'Blended' course which includes onsite days and may also include online days.

How to enrol online

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Click the 'Proceed with Enrolment' button to launch your enrolment.

Once you have completed your enrolment, the college will process it and send you further instructions.

Advanced Learner Loan Explanation

The Advanced Learner Loan assists adults aged 19 and over in covering tuition costs for Level 3 to Level 6 qualifications. Before applying, individuals are advised to check eligibility for free funding options, as taking the loan may impact future entitlements. Eligibility requires UK residency for at least three years or settled status. For those using the loan for an Access to HE course, the loan balance may be written off upon completion of a higher education degree. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

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L2 or L3 Entitlement Explanation

Adults aged 19 and over may be entitled to free tuition for their first Level 2 or first Level 3 qualification. In some cases, individuals may also qualify for funding when studying a second qualification at these levels, depending on their area of residency and the course level. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

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Instalment Plans available Explanation

Adults aged 19 and over enrolled in a course with fees exceeding £50 may be eligible to pay through an instalment plan. This option allows the cost of the course to be spread out, making it more affordable. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

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Free courses for jobs Explanation

UK residents of at least three years may qualify if they are studying an eligible Level 3 course. Eligibility requires an annual income below £25,000 or receipt of an approved benefit that meets the criteria for the scheme. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

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Local Flexibility Explanation

Under the Local Flexibility offer, adults aged 19 and over may be eligible to access this course for free if they earn below a specified threshold, which is currently £25,000. Other qualifying criteria, such as being unemployed, may also apply. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

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English/Maths Waiver Explanation

Adults aged 19 and over who have not yet achieved a grade C/4 or higher in GCSE English or Maths may access this course for free. This initiative is intended to enhance essential skills for employment and everyday life. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

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Campus Closure: WISE Campus

Due to the Red weather warning for the region linked to Storm Darragh, the decision has been made to close our WISE campus on Saturday 7 December. All people affected by the cancellation of events at WISE on Saturday will be contacted in due course. Please note, the campus will open as normal on Sunday 8 December. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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