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Recycling officer apprenticeships

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Recycling officer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • volunteering
  • applying directly


    • University

    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.

     

    College
    You could do a college course to learn some of the skills you need for this job, like a Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Sustainable Waste Management. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:

    • Level 3 Junior energy manager 
    • Level 6 Environmental practitioner
    • Level 7 Sustainability business specialist degree apprenticeship
    You'll usually need: 

    • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship 
    • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship 
    Volunteering

    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. 

    Direct Application
    You could apply directly to work as a recycling officer. It will be helpful if you have a good standard of education, and experience of recycling projects and initiatives before applying. 

    Recycling officer apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • leadership skills 
    • customer service skills 
    • the ability to work well with others
    • business management skills 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • maths knowledge 
    • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to have a full driving licence

    Recycling officer apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you could: 

    • manage local recycling facilities and collection services
    • report on and monitor recycling services 
    • assess tenders and manage contracts
    • manage budgets and fund applications 
    • manage and promote local sustainability projects and initiatives 
    • provide advice on waste management and recycling issues
    • investigate complaints 
    • recruit and train volunteers
    Working environment
    You could work in an office or at a waste recycling site. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time. You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

    Career path and progression - Recycling officer apprenticeships

    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. 

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