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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.
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
A groundsperson, or greenkeeper, looks after sports grounds like golf courses and cricket, football and rugby pitches.
Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes and volcanic activity. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.
Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.
Are you excited about learning new skills and kick-starting your career as a Grounds Maintenance Gardner Apprentice? (We call this role Environmental Services Apprentice internally) Are you keen to work towards a qualification whilst also getting first-hand, real-world experience? Well, if the answers yes then we want to hear from you! We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as an Environmental Services Apprentice. Youll get a real chance to develop grounds maintenance experience, along with horticulture knowledge covering topics such as plants, soil science, vegetation, machinery and environmental best practice.
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