Ignite your post-16 students' passion for sustainability and give them the skills to create a better future!

Sustainability and climate change are very important to think about for the future. It's also important to help young people deal with eco-anxiety and show them positive ways to handle these big challenges. The current curriculum might not be green enough now, but we can help make it greener in a way that's easy to manage.

We've created a new Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability for students aged 16 to develop applied subject knowledge and transferable skills.  It focuses on the basics of sustainability and areas that students know about like consumer and business topics. Imagine your students confidently studying real-world organisations and making solid suggestions for a greener future.

Approved for funding for first teaching from September 2025. 

Content covered by the qualification includes:

  • climate education
  • sustainable practices
  • linear vs circular economies
  • greenwashing.

Supported by industry and higher education

This qualification is supported and recognised by a range of stakeholders including World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Ellen Macarthur Foundation, Liverpool City Regional Combined Authority plus Siemens and JLR. 

Higher education institutes also support the Level 3 qualification, including Russell Group universities. 

Prepare them for the future – explore our L3 Certificate in Sustainability today!

Qualification at a glance

Why choose Level 3 Sustainability?

Supports the change agenda for sustainability

Input from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), leading universities, and other stakeholders ensures this qualification covers the fundamental aspects of sustainability and encourages students to find positive solutions to pressing sustainability challenges faced by governments, organizations, and individuals.

Fair compensation

Students are always rewarded for their demonstrated abilities, removing penalties or hurdles so every mark counts towards a student’s final grade. Features teachers love and more: This qualification incorporates the popular features from our Cambridge Technicals, including visiting moderation and a blend of examination and a coursework unit.

Pathways to employment and university

Designed in collaboration with teachers, universities and other stakeholders, the qualification equips students with a knowledge of sustainability that supports progression to employment or university.

Complementary practical application

The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a Level 3 study programme, with a strong focus on the practical application of skills and knowledge.

Teaching and Assessment Resources

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Professional Development

Our range of courses are designed to support you from day one and throughout your teaching journey. Our range of programmes include: Starting to teach, Preparing for the exam and preparing for the NEA.

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Starting to teach: Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability (Webinar) 1 July 2025   Starting to teach: Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability (Webinar) 9 July 2025

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