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Recycling officers promote recycling in the community, and run local recycling schemes.
Many employers will ask for a higher national diploma or degree in waste management or environmental sciences, accredited by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
Paid or unpaid experience working in waste management, or on local recycling or environmental projects, can help you get started if you do not have a higher education qualification.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you could:
With further study you could become a chartered waste manager. You could also move into freelance work as an environmental consultant. You may be able to apply for chartered environmentalist status.
Tree surgeons carry out tree work including planting, felling, care and maintenance, and hazard assessments.
Garden nursery assistants grow plants in nurseries and garden centres, and advise and serve customers.
Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.
Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.
Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes and volcanic activity. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.
Environmental health officers make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.
A great opportunity to start a career in horticulture with a well-established grounds maintenance business. The role will involve maintaining lawns, hedges and hard landscaping projects.
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