CIH Awarding Organisation QUALIFICATION SNAPSHOT. CIH Level 2 Award in Sustainable Living (QCF)

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1 CIH Awarding Organisation QUALIFICATION SNAPSHOT The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is an awarding organisation for national qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 4. CIH is the leading awarding organisation for housing qualifications and we are dedicated to providing the highest quality, relevant and up-to-date qualifications for everyone in housing. Equipping your housing professionals with key skills and expert knowledge, with an accredited qualification from CIH, will drive improvement and add value enabling your organisation to compete more effectively. The qualification aims to: Develop skills and knowledge of those living in homes developed to high sustainability standards. Prepare learners for further study and progression to the CIH Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Housing Practice (QCF) or to inspire learners to progress to the range of qualifications and professions in related industries (retrofitters, energy advisors). Develop individuals ability to decrease their carbon footprint. Encourage adult learners back into education. CIH Award in Sustainable Living (QCF) The qualification reference number is 600/2599/2 Regulation start date: 15/07/2011 Qualification review date: 30/06/2013 The qualification is an introductory vocational qualification for the housing sector, which is broadly equivalent / comparable in standard to a GCSE or NVQ. The qualification is aimed at: People of all ages (minimum age 14). People who have a desire to learn how use their homes in a more sustainable way. The qualification is supported by Asset Skills, the Sector Skills Council for Housing.

2 Qualification Rules of Combination Qualification title: Credit value: 11 Minimum credit to be achieved at or above the level of the qualification: 11 Learners must achieve a minimum of 11 credits in order to be awarded the qualification. The qualification contains the following mandatory units: Unit Credits Level Page Sustainable living Unit number L/503/3294 Reduce, reuse and recycle household waste Unit number R/503/3295 Energy efficiency in the home Unit number D/503/3297 Water conservation in the home Unit number H/503/3298 Food and transport choices for sustainable living Unit number K/503/ The CIH recommended guided learning hours are 77. The qualification is graded on the basis of Pass / Fail. The qualification is not eligible for an aegrotat award. The Unit and Qualification Certificate will include the logos of the regulators of England (Ofqual), Wales (Welsh Government) and Northern Ireland (CCEA) and is accredited only for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The qualification may also be delivered in Scotland and Ireland. Please contact the education team at CIH if you are an existing centre wishing to deliver this qualification or if you are an organisation new to the CIH wishing to become a centre to deliver this qualification. Contact us at accreditation@cih.org or call CIH on If you are a learner interested in taking the qualification, all providers of CIH qualifications can be found at or call CIH on of 10

3 Units for the Unit SL201 Sustainable living Credit Value 2 Learning outcomes 1. Understand the meaning of sustainable living. Assessment criteria 1.1. Define the terms sustainability and sustainable living Describe the range of lifestyle choices that sustainable living covers Compare the ecological and carbon footprints of three UK house types. 2. Understand how to gain and share information on sustainable living Compare a range of sources of information relating to sustainable living Describe how sustainable living can be promoted to others. Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s) Unit review date 31/05/2015 Details of the relationship between the unit and the relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of what sustainability and sustainable living are. It also explores ways that sustainable living is promoted. N/A None Asset Skills 01.4 Public services Chartered Institute of Housing Shared Unit available from 14/06/2011 Unit guided learning hours 15 Unit reference number L/503/ of 10

4 Unit SL202 Reduce, reuse and recycle household waste Credit Value 2 Learning outcomes 1. Understand what household waste is and its impact on the environment. Assessment criteria 1.1. Classify the type and range of waste households produce Describe what the impact of household waste is on the environment. 2. Understand how household waste can be reduced and reused Describe how household waste can be avoided and reduced Give examples of how household waste can be reused. 3. Understand what recycling is and how it can reduce household waste Define what recycling is Describe how recycling can reduce waste Demonstrate how and what household waste can be recycled. Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s) Unit review date 31/05/2015 Details of the relationship between the unit and the relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the household waste produced and its impact on the environment. It explores how to reduce, reuse and recycle household waste. N/A None Asset Skills 01.4 Public services Chartered Institute of Housing Shared 4 of 10

5 Reduce, reuse and recycle household waste Unit available from 14/06/2011 Unit guided learning hours 13 Unit reference number R/503/ of 10

6 Unit SL203 Energy efficiency in the home Credit Value 4 Learning outcomes 1. Understand the benefits of increasing energy efficiency in the home. Assessment criteria 1.1. Define the term energy efficiency Explain why energy efficiency is important Illustrate the benefits of increased energy efficiency in the home. 2. Understand how to reduce energy consumption in the home Classify energy use in the home Describe how energy consumption in the home can be reduced Compare the current schemes and incentives for promoting the reduction of energy consumption in the home. 3. Know the technological options available for generating renewable energy in the home Identify the technological options available for generating renewable energy in the home Describe how two of the technological options available for generating renewable energy in the home work Explain how to use at least two of the technological options available for generating renewable energy in the home. Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s) Unit review date 31/05//2015 Details of the relationship between the unit and the relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of how energy efficiency in the home can be improved. N/A None Asset Skills 6 of 10

7 Energy efficiency in the home Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use 01.4 Public services Chartered Institute of Housing Shared Unit available from 14/06/2011 Unit guided learning hours 27 Unit reference number D/503/ of 10

8 Unit SL204 Water conservation in the home Credit Value 2 Learning outcomes 1. Understand the importance of water conservation in the home. Assessment criteria 1.1. Describe the impact of water consumption on the environment Assess the benefits of reducing water consumption in the home for a household. 2. Understand the measures and technologies to reduce and recycle the use of water in a home Describe the measures and technologies that can be used to reduce the use of water in a home Describe the measures and technologies that can be used to recycle water in a home. Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s) Unit review date 31/05/2015 Details of the relationship between the unit and the relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the household waste produced and its impact on the environment. It explores how to reduce, reuse and recycle household waste. N/A None Asset Skills 01.4 Public services Chartered Institute of Housing Shared Unit available from 14/06/2011 Unit guided learning hours 15 Unit reference number H/503/ of 10

9 Unit SL205 Food and transport choices for sustainable living Credit Value 1 Learning outcomes 1. Understand the impact of food choices on sustainable living. Assessment criteria 1.1. Compare the impact that large scale food production and transport can have on the environment Assess the benefits of food production on a small sustainable scale Describe the impact of how we store and cook food on a sustainable lifestyle. 2. Understand the impact of travel choices on the environment Compare the carbon emissions of different modes of transport Assess which modes of transport are the most sustainable. Additional information about the unit Unit purpose and aim(s) Unit review date 31/05/2015 Details of the relationship between the unit and the relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the household waste produced and its impact on the environment. It explores how to reduce, reuse and recycle household waste. N/A None Asset Skills 01.4 Public services Chartered Institute of Housing Shared Unit available from 14/06/2011 Unit guided learning hours 7 9 of 10

10 Food and transport choices for sustainable living Unit reference number K/503/ of 10