Course: Fully-funded Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability & Environmental Management
Change Agents UK & PECT
Looking to advance your career in market where sustainability skills and carbon literacy are essential?
Working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council, we can provide this Skills Bootcamp to individuals who live and companies who are based in Leicestershire.
“This Skills Bootcamp is certainly a value addition to those looking to augment their skills, start fresh, or want to learn and pursue a career in sustainability.”
“I highly recommend this course and the delivery organisations. The whole team really made this Skills Bootcamp very insightful, engaging, participative, and fun (which is a little difficult in a virtual environment).”
“Great knowledgeable tutors and insightful variety of subjects covered. On day 1 I felt exactly in the right place, discussing and learning about sustainability with like-minded people and others eager to learn and do better to create a positive impact – tutors included! Very inspiring! I will do it all over again! Thank you!”
What does the course include?
This course combines the skills and knowledge from the IEMA Foundation to Environmental Management course, the popular Carbon Literacy programme, the Sustainability Leadership Skills programme, and other sustainability topics, meaning learners could walk away with three course certificates*, to help kickstart or continue their careers in sustainability.
Graduates from the programme will also receive a fully-funded, one-year associate membership to IEMA, student membership for the Chartered Institute for Waste Management (CIWM) during the programme and become eligible for CIWM associate membership upon completion of the course. These memberships open access to learners to further training, networking and recognised credentials.
*IEMA and Carbon Literacy are externally certified and are dependent upon completion of the full course programme and examinations.
How long is the course?
To complete the course participants must attend 60 hours of learning across 10 days. This fast-track cohort will have a condensed format over the period of 3 weeks, with sessions running on multiple days per week. All full day session will have a one-hour lunch break and breaks spread throughout the day. All timings within the day are subject to confirmation.
Find the full course timetable on our website.
Entry requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements for the course, however applicants must be:
- at least aged 19 on or before 31st August 2024; and,
- be living or working in the Leicestershire region to study this course,
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have lived within the UK for the past three years.
To be eligible for this Skills Bootcamp, upon and within 6 months of completion you should agree to:
Jobseekers (incl unemployed or those employed but seeking alternative employment): obtain an interview and gain employment or apprenticeship in a paid role that lasts a minimum of 12 weeks (support provided).
Employed (with financial support to participate from current employer): your employer will agree for you to transition to a new or different role within your organisation where you can apply the skills you gained in the course.
Self-Employed (inc business owners): aim to gain new contracts or business that utilises the skills gained through providing a business development plan (support provided); or, obtain an interview for a paid role or apprenticeship. Evidence of your HMRC Self-Employment status will be required to confirm your access to full funding.
How much does it cost?
Funding for individuals depends on the criteria below, Skills Bootcamps are fully funded* for learners thanks to funding from the Department of Education (UKGOV):
Unemployed - Free
Self employed - Free
Employed (SME, under 250 FTE) - £350 for the employer
Employed (Large Business, over 250 FTE) - £1050 for the employer
What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion.
About PECT (Peterborough Environment City Trust)
We’re a charity that is helping to protect and enhance the environment. PECT was originally set up as ‘Peterborough Environment City Trust’ after Peterborough’s designation in 1992 as one of four UK Environment Cities, along with Leeds, Leicester and Middlesbrough.
We promote sustainable practices to help protect our environment now and to leave a legacy for
future generations. Positive change to create greener, happier, healthier places is at the
heart of what we do. We deliver innovative projects of local, regional and national
significance, enabling change for a smarter future.
We’re a charity that is helping to protect and enhance the environment. PECT was originally set up as ‘Peterborough Environment City Trust’ after Peterborough’s designation in 1992 as one of four UK Environment Cities, along with Leeds, Leicester and Middlesbrough.We promote sustainable practices to help protect our environment now and to leave a legacy for future generations. Positive change to create greener, happier, healthier places is at the heart of what we do. We deliver innovative projects of local, regional and national significance, enabling change for a smarter future.
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