Sustainability and Waste Management

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU024478
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain ways to minimise environmental damage from the use of:

    a. tools 

    b. materials.

  • 1.2

    Explain how to recognise wastage of energy, equipment and materials.

  • 1.3

    Explain how working methods can be adapted to minimise pollution and waste of resources in at least two industries.

2

Understand how sustainable waste management can minimise the risk to the environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate methods of waste management which will minimise the risk to the environment.