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Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
You could do an animal trainer higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or the equivalent, for a higher or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You could get voluntary experience with the National Search and Rescue Dog Association before applying to be a dog handler.
You'll need:
Depending on the service you work for, you could:
Promotion opportunities will depend on the service or organisation that you work for. In the police and armed forces, you may have to move out of dog handling to get promoted to the higher ranks. In security, you could go on to be head of canine services, where you direct teams of dog handlers. You might also become a trainer, working with organisations like search and rescue, to help train dogs and their handlers.
Ofsted inspectors visit, inspect and report on the quality of places of education and learning, and children's social care services.
Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.
Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.
Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
Veterinary nurses support vets by caring for sick and injured animals.
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