Building a Low-Carbon Mindset

About this course

This course examines the shift towards a low-carbon world using accessible language and real-life examples. Through class discussion and classwork, participants explore emerging green jobs and the skills associated with them, considering how the subject may relate to different work and career contexts. Learners also create individual targets in a learning plan and reflect on their progress and possible next steps. The course has no formal qualification, although a certificate of completion may be available on request.

What you'll learn

• Explain key aspects of the transition to a low-carbon world
• Identify emerging green jobs and related skills
• Examine low-carbon issues through real-life examples and class discussion
• Set personal targets and reflect on possible next steps using an individual learning plan

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners who are curious about the move towards a low-carbon world, regardless of their background or career path. No previous knowledge is needed. Participation involves discussion, classwork and setting individual targets, with a reading comprehension test recommended before enrolment.

• Suitable for learners starting without previous knowledge of the subject
• Relevant to people considering how low-carbon knowledge may relate to work or future career decisions
• Includes discussion and classwork rather than independent study alone

Before you go

• A reading comprehension test is recommended before enrolment.
• A certificate of completion may be available from the college on request; there is no formal qualification attached to the course.
• Assistive equipment and access support through reasonable adjustments may be available, subject to an interview with the relevant support team.
• Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre.