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Meet Jade, 20, from Cumbria, to find out more about life as an apprentice conservation officer. Part of the Bitesize world of work series.

Being able to observe the behaviours of animals in their natural environment is incredible.
  • Jade's apprenticeship focuses on protecting the environment, helping it to thrive as much as possible
  • The apprenticeship allows her to earn money whilst learning
  • She works in many different areas and this is helping her to find what she would like to focus on in the future
  • Her favourite part so far is doing a survey of seals!
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Jade's career path
Jade's career path
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When Jade finishes her apprenticeship, she will be a conservation officer. A role similar to Jade's is a countryside officer. Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.

What to expect if you want to be a countryside officer

  • Countryside officer average salary: 拢19,000 to 拢34,000 per year
  • Countryside officer typical working hours: 39 to 41 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a countryside officer?

You could get into this role via a university course, a college course (such as a Level 2 Diploma, a Level 3 Certificate or a T-level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production - England-only, from Sept 2023) or an intermediate apprenticeship for countryside workers or higher apprenticeship for countryside rangers. Check with your course provider which alternative qualifications they accept. Paid or unpaid work experience can be very useful when applying for jobs. Organisations like , the and offer training for volunteers.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service,

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed and the for more on T-levels.

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