What is Environmental Technology?

It is the study of, The Earth's Capacity to Support Human Activity

• This science-based specification focuses on technological solutions to the energy and environmental problems facing the world today.
• It highlights the need to manage our planet's resources more effectively and explores how our society will make the transition to a more sustainable way of living.

Environmental Technology Students:

. develop your interest in science and technology along with an enthusiasm for environmental action

. appreciate how science and technology can contribute towards a sustainable economy and society

. develop your awareness of the complex interdependency between human populations and the environment

. understand the concept of sustainability and the role of environmental technology in present day and future society

. demonstrate their understanding and application of key concepts through challenging internal and external assessments

The Earth's Capacity to Support Human Activity: 50% of AS level by written test.

Renewable energy investigation: 50% of AS level by controlled assessment.

Career Opportunities with Environmental Technology:

• Environmental consultant
• Environmental education officer
• Environmental engineer
• Environmental manager
• Minerals surveyor
• Nature conservation officer
• Recycling officer
• Sustainability consultant
• Waste management officer
• Water quality scientist