In this module, you’ll explore how businesses can make a positive difference in the world. You’ll look at the principles of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) and what it means in practice. We’ll look at some of the big social and environmental challenges shaping how businesses operate today, both in the UK and globally. You’ll also see how responsible business practices can benefit organisations, communities, and wider society. You’ll be introduced to key project management principles, helping you understand how change happens and how to manage it effectively. The module also supports your professional development by introducing the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) Competency Framework, which sets out the skills and behaviours valued in this field.
This module gives you a solid grounding in environmental and sustainability principles. You’ll explore a wide range of topics in environmental, sustainability and governance principles. As well as gaining the management tools and skills to make a positive impact in this growing field. We’ll go beyond basic compliance to look at the bigger picture. Exploring how environmental issues affect organisations across the world and why sustainability matters to every business. When you successfully complete this module, you’ll achieve the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Practitioner (ISEP) Foundation Certificate in Sustainability & Environmental Management.
In this module, you’ll learn how to assess your organisation’s social, environmental, and economic impact. You’ll use different data-gathering, auditing, and impact assessment tools to understand how your organisation performs and where it can improve. You’ll also explore the opportunities, challenges, and risks linked to your organisation’s activities. You'll carry out your own impact assessment to identify priorities for future business strategy.
In this module, you’ll explore how legislation, policy, finance, and economics can shape an organisation's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) strategy. You’ll also look at the growing role of green finance, funding options, and environmental accounting. You'll learn how economic principles can help drive sustainability projects and create lasting positive impact.
In this module, you’ll learn how to design, deliver, and review a strong Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) strategy. One that supports your organisation’s goals and creates lasting positive change. You’ll discover how to embed sustainability into everyday business decisions, engage stakeholders, build effective teams, and manage change. You’ll also learn how to measure and report on impact and put systems in place to make sure your organisation stays accountable and on track. You will also complete your project summary to prepare you for the End Point Assessment.
This module runs alongside the final three trimesters of your Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship. It’s built around the ICRS Self-Assessment Framework, which helps you reflect on your progress and professional development. You’ll work on completing your portfolio of evidence, a key Gateway requirement that forms the basis for your professional discussion during the End-Point Assessment. As part of this module, you’ll also create your EPA project summary, including your project title and scope. Throughout the module, you’ll track your off-the-job learning and take part in regular progress reviews to support your ongoing development and ensure you’re fully prepared for your End-Point Assessment.
This module takes place after the apprenticeship Gateway and covers the ‘end-point assessment period’ of the non-integrated apprenticeship, which is typically six months. During this module apprentices will work towards their final end-point assessment, including preparing for the two end-point assessment elements of assessment. The hours spent on this module will not contribute towards off-the-job training. The end-point assessment will consist of a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence and work-based project followed by a report and a presentation with Q&A.
Entering higher education is exciting; but it can also be a daunting experience. At ARU, we want all our students to make the most of the opportunities higher education provides, reach your potential, become lifelong learners and find fulfilling careers. However, we appreciate that the shift from secondary education, or a return to formal education is, in itself, quite a journey. This module is designed to ease that transition. You'll be enrolled on it as soon as you receive an offer from ARU so you can begin to learn about university life before your course starts. Through Into ARU, you'll explore a virtual land modelled around ARU values: Courage, Innovation, Community, Integrity, Responsibility, and Ambition. This innovative module is designed as a game, where you collect knowledge and complete mini tasks. You'll proceed at your own pace, though we you to have completed your Into ARU exploration by week 6. If for any reason you're unable to complete by that date, we'll signpost to existing services so that we can be confident that you are supported.
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