Sustainability Level 3 Certificate

This qualification is designed to be taken as part of a Level 3 study programme, with a strong focus on the practical application of skills and knowledge.

The topics covered by this qualification include the three fundamental pillars of sustainability: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, and social sustainability. Students will learn about the practices organisations are adopting to become more sustainable, and the technologies that are being used. You will also learn research methodologies and how to analyse data and draw conclusions. You will use this knowledge and understanding to investigate a real organisation’s practices and recommended how they can become more sustainable.

Input from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), leading universities, and other stakeholders ensures this qualification covers the fundamental aspects of sustainability and encourages students to find positive solutions to pressing sustainability challenges faced by governments, organisations, and individuals.

Why choose this enrichment?
Sustainability and climate change are very important to think about for the future. It’s also important to help young people deal with eco-anxiety and show them positive ways to handle these big challenges. The current curriculum might not be green enough now, but we can help make it greener in a way that is easy to manage.

Studying the OCR Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability can be beneficial for several reasons. It provides a strong foundation in sustainability principles, prepares students for further education or employment, and equips them with practical skills needed to address sustainability challenges. The qualification also focuses on the real-world application of knowledge, allowing students to explore how organisations can adopt more sustainable practices.

How long will the enrichment last?
September - May half-term.

How much time a week will it involve?
Three lessons per week totalling 4.5 hours. Intervention sessions may extend this to 5 hours in certain weeks. Students will also need to complete some homework and independent study.

How is it assessed?
This qualification is equivalent to an AS level. It is 50% examination and 50% NEA (Non-examined assessment).

What will it cost?
No cost.

Who can sign up?
Any student with an interest in sustainability can sign up. Sustainability particularly complements the broad range of subjects on offer at Solihull Sixth Form College, such as Geography, Economics, Business, Art and Design and Sociology.

How do I sign up?
At enrolment. It is not possible to do another enrichment alongside this.