Environmental Management
The LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Environmental Management is an advanced qualification designed to equip learners with the strategic knowledge, leadership skills, and professional expertise required for senior roles in environmental management. Learners gain a deep understanding of sustainability principles, regulatory compliance, and environmental governance within complex organizational contexts.
As organizations face increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact and meet sustainability objectives, learners develop the capability to design, implement, and manage effective environmental strategies. The diploma supports learners seeking progression into managerial and leadership positions by providing practical insight into resource management, environmental law, policy development, and sustainability planning.
Through advanced study and applied learning, learners explore real-world environmental challenges and strategic decision-making. By completing this qualification, learners acquire the competence to lead sustainability initiatives, manage complex environmental programs, and support organizational transformation toward long-term environmental responsibility and sustainable development across diverse sectors.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Environmental Management
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
360
Qualification #
LICQ2200003
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Environmental Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200003-1 |
Environmental Management |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200003-2 |
Global Environmental Issues |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200003-3 |
Environmental Law |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200003-4 |
Environmental Policy |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200003-5 |
Research Design and Methodology |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200003-6 |
Freshwater Ecology |
10 |
60 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Global Environmental Issues:
- Analyze the key global environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion.
- Evaluate the impacts of human activities on the environment at a global scale and explore strategies for mitigating environmental degradation.
- Examine international environmental agreements and policies aimed at addressing global environmental concerns.
Environmental Management:
- Develop an understanding of environmental management systems (EMS) and their role in ensuring sustainable practices across industries.
- Apply environmental management principles to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks and impacts.
- Gain practical skills in implementing and evaluating environmental management strategies and solutions for both public and private sectors.
Environmental Law:
- Understand the key principles and frameworks of environmental law, including regulations related to pollution control, waste management, and natural resource protection.
- Examine the role of environmental legislation in promoting sustainability and corporate environmental responsibility.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of environmental laws in addressing environmental issues and protecting ecosystems.
Environmental Policy:
- Analyze the formulation and implementation of environmental policies at local, national, and international levels.
- Understand the influence of environmental policy on sustainable development, industry practices, and governmental action.
- Assess the relationship between environmental policy and economic, social, and political factors, and their role in driving environmental change.
Research Design and Methodology:
- Develop an understanding of research methods used in environmental studies, including qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Learn how to design, implement, and analyze environmental research projects, including data collection and interpretation.
- Apply research methodology to assess environmental issues, develop sustainable solutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental programs and policies.
Freshwater Ecology:
- Explore the ecological characteristics of freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater.
- Understand the biological, chemical, and physical factors that affect freshwater environments and biodiversity.
- Analyze the impacts of human activities, such as pollution and water extraction, on freshwater ecosystems, and evaluate conservation and management strategies.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
