In studying Environmental Science, learners develop their investigative, analytical and communication skills.
Learners apply these skills to their understanding of ecology and environmental issues in order to engage in public debate, solve problems and make evidence-based decisions about contemporary environmental issues in society.
TASC. Environmental Science. Level 3, ESS315118, 2020.
Course Information for TASC Environmental Science level 3 can be found here.
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