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Environment and land
Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
You could study for a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
Volunteering
Volunteering for a woodland or wildlife charity is a good way to get experience, which could help you when looking for work.
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You could:
You could progress to senior forest worker or become a forest or arboricultural officer. You could also become a forest ranger, working with wardens or conservation officers to look after wildlife.
Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production.
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes and volcanic activity. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.
Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.
Pest control technicians identify and get rid of pests like rats, mice and cockroaches.
Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves, memorial sites and gardens.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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