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Animal care | Environment and land
Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
Most ornithologists have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like: biology, ecology, environmental science or zoology. You may need a postgraduate qualification for some jobs.
You'll usually need at least 1 A-Level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree and between 1 and 3 A-Levels for a higher national diploma or degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
Relevant experience is increasingly important, and you may be able to get this by becoming a volunteer or seasonal warden with organisations like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology. You'll need a British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit and experience as a birdwatcher to become a bird warden.
You'll need:
You may spend time on tasks in the field or laboratory. You could work on monitoring bird populations, rehabilitation or conservation projects. In your day-to-day duties you could:
With experience you might become a supervisor or manage projects. You could use your knowledge to write, teach or produce learning resources to educate people on different types of birds and conservation.
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Forest officers manage forestry workers, plan harvesting activities and monitor planted areas.
RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.
Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
Pest control technicians identify and get rid of pests like rats, mice and cockroaches.
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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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