Overview – Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
– Ofqual Regulated
This qualification is vocationally based and offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate an achievement of knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability to enable them to progress to the next level.
The qualification will support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in any sector, including the construction sector, where energy efficiency and sustainability are key.
Learners will gain a good introduction to sustainability and the environment, knowledge of the impact of global warming, carbon footprints, and how to improve energy efficiency. This knowledge is applicable across a range of sectors and industries.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. The qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.
However, learners must be able to demonstrate the requirements of the qualification and have access to required assessment opportunities and relevant resources. Centres should undertake initial assessment activities with learners to ensure this is an appropriate qualification for them before enrolment.
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 years or over.
Target Audience
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Learners aged 14 years or over who wish to gain an introduction to sustainability and the environment
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Individuals seeking knowledge of global warming, carbon footprints, and energy efficiency
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Those looking to progress to further learning in energy efficiency, sustainability, or construction
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Learners who want to work in any sector where energy efficiency and sustainability are key
Benefits
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No formal entry requirements – suitable for beginners
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Provides a solid foundation for progression to higher-level qualifications
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Knowledge applicable across a wide range of sectors and industries
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Supports progression into further learning (e.g., NOCN Level 1 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability)
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Internally assessed workbooks – no exams
Mode of Study
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Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 60 hours
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Total Qualification Time (TQT): 60 hours
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Delivery methods can include classroom-based learning, work-based learning, live webinars, or supervised e-learning
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Learners complete assessment workbooks provided by NOCN
Assessment
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The qualification comprises 4 externally set and internally assessed units
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Learners must complete an assessment workbook created by NOCN for each unit
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Workbooks are assessed internally by appropriate centre staff
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All 4 mandatory units must be completed to achieve the qualification
Qualification Structure
The NOCN Entry Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability is a 6-credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 60 hours, including 60 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Learners must achieve all 6 credits from the 4 mandatory components listed below:
Carbon Awareness (Entry Level 3) → 1 Credit | 10 GLH | Workbook
Sources of Energy (Entry Level 3) → 1 Credit | 10 GLH | Workbook
Improving Energy Efficiency (Entry Level 3) → 3 Credits | 30 GLH | Workbook
Sustainability & Environmental Awareness (Entry Level 3) → 1 Credit | 10 GLH | Workbook
Certification Eligibility
To achieve this qualification, a learner must provide evidence of learning and achievement against all the assessment requirements within each of the 4 mandatory components.
Once completed and internally assessed, learners will be awarded the NOCN Entry Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
Who Should Attend?
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School learners aged 14+ interested in environmental topics
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College students seeking a foundation in sustainability
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Apprentices in construction or related trades
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Adults returning to learning with an interest in energy efficiency
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Individuals considering a career in construction, facilities management, or environmental services
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Anyone who wants to understand their carbon footprint and how to improve energy efficiency
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage of the IOSH competency framework
- Develops an optimal balance of advanced technical OSH knowledge and skills with behavioural and core business skills
- Assessment via work-based assignments
- Meets academic requirements for application for GradIOSH/CertIOSH membership and designatory letters
- Globally recognised qualification
- The Institute of Leadership approved programme, giving extra recognition of commitment to leadership practice
- Ofqual regulated
- Access to a multitude of IOSH membership benefits to support learning including the Blueprint CPD tool, mentoring and the Career Hub
- Confidence in the IOSH brand
How do remote exams work?
There is one multiple-choice knowledge exam and one scenario-based assessment. You must pass both to complete the qualification. Both the exam and assessment are undertaken online and remotely invigilated.
This means you can take them, under exam conditions, at home, work or wherever you are. Remote invigilation takes place online using a specialist exam platform and security software. This gives you flexibility on where you take your exams as long as you have a stable internet connection, but they are delivered using robust procedures just like attending a test centre. You are observed and recorded online using cameras and a shared screen.
Once your exams are scheduled, you will be sent clear instructions on how to prepare and test your equipment ahead of the exam. You will need to have a laptop with a built-in camera, microphone and speakers, along with a smart phone to use the exam platform and remote invigilation.
CERTIFICATE DELIVERY
Upon successful verification of your work, we will organize the delivery of your certificate.