Meteorologist apprenticeships

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Meteorologist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

a university course

training with a professional body

University

You'll usually need a degree in meteorology or a related subject like:

physics
maths
environmental studies
geography
computer science

You might need a postgraduate qualification in meteorology or climatology if you want to do research. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

Volunteering

You can get hands-on experience with the Met Office summer placement schemes. There are schemes for different groups, including graduates and A-Level students who are thinking about meteorology as a career.

Other Routes

You can apply to the Met Office for a place as a trainee on their forecasting and observations course. You'll need a degree or equivalent qualification in science, maths or a related subject like geography. Other subjects may be accepted if you have the right qualities. You can do a short work placement to find out more about meteorology as a career, if you're aged between 14 and 17.

Meteorologist apprenticeships - what it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
knowledge of geography
knowledge of physics
analytical thinking skills
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to work well with others
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
excellent written communication skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Meteorologist apprenticeships - what you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a forecaster you’ll:

collect data from satellite images, radar, remote sensors and weather stations
measure air pressure, wind, temperature and humidity
forecast the weather by analysing information and using computer programmes
give weather information and reports to customers

As a researcher you’ll:

study weather patterns and climate change
improve computer forecasting models
use research to predict floods and droughts
study how the weather affects the spread of pollution or disease

Working environment

You could work at a client's business or in an office.

Career path and progression - Meteorologist apprenticeships

With experience you could manage a team of weather forecasters. You could also move into teaching and train future forecasters and scientists.

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Considering an Apprenticeship?

There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

Paid Training
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!
Range of career opportunities
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!
Earn & learn
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.
Great career prospects
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
Learn on the job
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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