It’s time for your organisation to prioritise a sustainable future.

In 2015, the United Nations member states announced the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an urgent call for action by all countries. And today, the UK is underperforming in its efforts to support sustainability.

Now, you can empower your business and employees to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the workplace. Our VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 2 Certificate in Embedding Sustainability in the Workplace gives you and your employees the power to make more sustainable choices both operationally and individually.

Mapped against the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we have developed this qualification to help all industries to embed the 17 SDGs into their work practices through staff learning and development. It is designed to equip your organisation with the knowledge to implement actionable change to protect the planet and create an environment employees can be proud of.

When you complete the qualification, you will receive a Skillsfirst certificate to demonstrate your commitment to becoming a force for good.

Who is this for?

The VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 2 Certificate in Embedding Sustainability in the Workplace (RQF) is aimed at businesses and organisations that want to raise their awareness of the SDGs and an understanding of the actions needed to embed specific SDGs into their working environment.

The qualification can be tailored to suit the key areas of the SDG goals that are applicable to the business, giving the tools to enhance business practices and culture.

What learning materials are available?

By offering this qualification organisations will be eligible to access The Sustainability Academy’s suite of learning resources at a heavily discounted rate.

Find out more about The Sustainability Academy and the Sustainable Development Goals through these links.

Qualification summary

On completion of this qualification, you may progress into further learning, employment or onto other VTCT qualifications, such as the:

VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 1 Award in Ways to Maintain Personal Well-being (RQF)
VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 1 Certificate in Maintaining Personal Well-being at Work (RQF)
VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development (RQF)

or similar vocationally-based qualifications.

Related Documents

VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 2 Certificate in Embedding Sustainability in the Workplace (RQF) Handbook

Qualification Structure

To achieve this qualification, the learner will have to achieve one mandatory module from Group M and a minimum of six optional modules taken from Group O.

The Total Qualification Time for the VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 2 Certificate in Embedding Sustainability in the Workplace (RQF) is 150 hours.

The minimum guided learning hours (GLH) are 115.

Qualification number	Qualification reference
ESC2	610/1332/8

Group M – Mandatory Units

QF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	GLH value	Level
M/650/2820	ES1	Introduction to embedding sustainable development goals in the workplace	25	2

Group O – Optional Units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	GLH value	Level
R/650/2821	SDG1	Minimising the effect of poverty in the workplace	15	2
T/650/2822	SDG2	Minimising the effect of hunger in the workplace	15	2
Y/650/2823	SDG3	Embedding good health and well-being in the workplace	15	2
A/650/2824	SDG4	Embedding good quality education and training in the workplace	15	2
F/650/2826	SDG5	Promoting gender equality in the workplace	15	2
R/650/2830	SDG6	Promoting clean water and sanitation in the workplace	15	2
A/650/2833	SDG7	Promoting affordable and clean energy in the workplace	15	2
F/650/2835	SDG8	Promoting decent work and economic growth in the workplace	15	2
H/650/2836	SDG9	Embedding inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and innovation in the workplace	15	2
L/650/2839	SDG10	Minimising inequalities in the workplace	15	2
Y/650/2841	SDG11	Promoting sustainable cities and communities in the workplace	15	2
A/650/2842	SDG12	Promoting responsible consumption and production in the workplace	15	2
D/650/2843	SDG13	Minimising the impact of climate change in the workplace	15	2
H/650/2845	SDG14	Promoting the conservation of sea life in the workplace	15	2
K/650/2847	SDG15	Promoting biodiversity in the workplace	15	2
M/650/2849	SDG16	Embedding justice and harmony in the workplace	15	2
Y/650/2850	SDG17	Embedding partnerships working in the workplace	15	2

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