Move towards a sustainable future
 
This introduction to environmental awareness e-learning course is designed to help learners understand what the environment is and why it is important to protect it.
 
Learners will learn about different types of pollution, how it happens and why it is important to prevent it.
 
Learners will come to understand how reducing our negative impact on the environment will also have benefits to our health and to the economy.
 
Finally, learners will learn their legal responsibilities when dealing with waste and the consequences of ignoring them.
 
Areas covered
What the environment is and why it is important
What pollution is
The main types of pollution
The costs of pollution to our health, economy and environment
What bioaccumulation is and how it can occur
Environmental  aspects and  their impacts
The journey pollution takes
Waste, air and water management
Our legal responsibilities when dealing with waste and the consequences of ignoring them
 
Who the course is aimed at
All staff, particularly new starters, where a basic understanding of the environment is required.
 
Key details
Duration : 60 - 90 minutes
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield