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Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
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You could get work experience through an internship or work placement. This would give you an insight into the different types of work you can do as a climate scientist.
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You could specialise in an area of climate science, for example polar research, rainfall patterns or ocean changes. You might do this through research and teaching at a university, or by working for a government department. You could also work as a palaeoclimatologist, studying previous variations in climate and how the Earth adapted to these. Other career options include working as a consultant for science publishers or broadcasters. You may be able to apply for chartered environmentalist status.
A groundsperson, or greenkeeper, looks after sports grounds like golf courses and cricket, football and rugby pitches.
Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples.
Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.
Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves, memorial sites and gardens.
Horticultural therapists use gardening to improve their clients' health and wellbeing.
Oceanographers study the seas and oceans.
We are looking for someone that loves working outdoors to train as an Apprentice in gardening and landscaping. You must be prepared for hard physical labour and be able to work from your own initiative. You will also be expected to work in all weathers.
The precise measurements taken by Land Surveyors are critical to every major infrastructure project. On the Crossrail project Land Surveyors calculations enabled the accurate construction of the tunnels to a few millimetres, making sure they joined up with the Station platforms and avoided the vast network of other tunnels beneath London.
TfL is the biggest user of electricity in London (over 1.5TWh per year) and one of the biggest users in the UK. It even has its own power station!
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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