WORKING IN THE
Environmental and Land-based industries
Do you think that Environmental and Land-based industries are all about farming and agriculture? Then think again! There are a huge range of careers to choose from, so if you are interested in environmental issues and the survival of the planet, working in this sector could be for you
h c r a e s d r Wo What types of industries are included in this sector?
Waste Management Floristry Fisheries Food Production Conservation Animal Technology Sports Agriculture Game Management Leisure and Tourism Aquaculture Wildlife Management Land Management Equine
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Production Horticulture Forestry Environment Veterinary Nursing Animal Care Land-based Engineering Fencing Trees and Timber Landscape Farriery
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NATIONALLY LOCALLY The glass we recycle in the UK each year saves enough energy to laun ch 10 space shuttle missions
The 2012 Olympic Gam es will benefit the landscape industry by £100 million
Engineers. There is a shortage of Land-based decide to train Career prospects are great if you in this area More than 25,000 people will need to be recruited in environmental and Land-b ased careers in the next 5 years. With 1700 job roles and 17 industries to choose from there are loads of exciting opportunities teers work on It is estimated that 300,000 volun r a regular basis across this secto Farmers in the UK are responsible for managing around 75% of the UK's surface area and for maintaining the countryside Thanks to a greater awa reness about the environment, many of our rivers, canals and estuaries are cleaner now than they were in the late 170 0s
UK indoor plant sales in the Fresh cut flowers and age aver an ns mea ch whi are worth £2.2 billion on a year spend of £36 per pers
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For every kilometre that food travels the relative greenhouse gas emissions are: 1 For deep sea freight 2 For short sea freight 6.5 For HGV, and 40-100 For airfreight
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The kerbsto nes on the Ta mar Bridge ar 5 million recy e made from cled plastic bottles
Every year Plymouth people throw away enough waste to fill Home Park
It takes 53 square mile s of farmland to gro w the mint needed by Wri gleys in Plymouth to make their mint flavoured gum Field Marshall is the name of Britain 's biggest bull weighing a massive 3000lbs. That's heavier than a Mini Cooper and nearly the weight of a BMW3 series. He lives in Somerset and still has another two years before he is fully-grown!
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Wildlife and Fisheries Worker
List three careers you would like to research further either from this list or others you may already be interested in
Animal Carer
Garden Centre Manager
Animal Technician
Gamekeeper
Arboricultural Worker/Tree Surgeon
Zookeeper
Botanist
Horse Breeder
Bee Farmer
Food Scientist
Countryside Ranger
Agricultural Engineer
Countryside/Conservation Officer
Conservationist
Dog Groomer
Environmental Scientist
Farm Manager
Farm Worker (crops)
Farm Worker (livestock)
Environmental Health Officer
Farrier
Fish Farmer
Florist
Geoscientist
Forest Officer/Manager
Minerals Surveyor
Oceanographer
Forest Worker
Gamekeeper
Recycling Officer
Waste Management Officer
Gardener
Grounds Person
Horse Groom
Zoologist
Water Bailiff/Fisheries Officer
Kennel Worker
Horse Riding Instructor
Horticultural Manager
Land Surveyor
Landscape Architect
Parks Officer
RSPCA Inspector
Veterinary Nurse
Landscape Gardener
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SKILLS AND QUALITIES Management and communication skills are important for managers and senior officials Team working is needed particularly for those in skilled trades Communication skills, technical and practical skills are needed across all occupations Most jobs in this sector, especially those which involve working outdoors, will need a good level of fitness You will need to be hard-working For many jobs in this sector it is often more important to have enthusiasm and a real interest in the work
What do you have? Although qualifications are important employers in this sector want to recruit people who have many different skills and attributes 6
OTHER ATTRIBUTES employers look for (i.e. qualities or characteristics of a person) Adaptability Perseverance Flexibility Creativity Confidence Self-confidence Independence Initiative
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STEPHEN
ent Year 12 Stud Advanced Dip loma in Enviro nmental and Land-based St udies When this ne w course beca me available I jumped at the chance to stud y something relevant to m y interest in th e environmen have worked t. I as a volunteer for the British for Conservatio Trust n Volunteers (B TCV) and my lo term plan is to nggo on to Unive rsity to take an Environmenta l Science degr ee. This course perfect for me. is I am enjoying learning abou ecosystems, an t imal nutrition , and environm management. ental For my extend ed project I am working with the National Tr ust on ideas fo new visitor ce ra ntre at a local heritage site, where I live. close to I have also be en able to com my work expe bine rience with th is research pr oject.
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SUCCESS SARAH
Further Edu
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Did you know over half of the workforce in the Environmental and Land-based sector run their own business? So do you have the entrepreneurial skills to succeed? Put a tick against the business skills you think help make a good entrepreneur
Being able to write a business plan Carrying out a business risk analysis Being creative
Being aware of your customers Reviewing your business regularly Forecasting your income and expenditure Making projections about profit and loss Researching your market
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Have a go at this quiz the answers are scattered throughout the booklet
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How heavy is Field Marshall? A) 1,000lbs B) 3,000lbs C)5,000lbs
How many recycled bottles have been used as kerbstones in the Tamar Bridge? A) 5 million B) 2 million C) 500,000
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5 What is the top salary you can earn as an oceanographer? A) over £18,000 B) over £60,000 C) over £25,000
7 How many people in the Environmental and Land-based sector run their own business? A) over half the workforce B) a quarter of the workforce C) two thirds of the workforce
In the next 5 years how many people will need to be recruited nationally in environmental and landbased careers? A) 3,000 B) 17,000 C) 25,000
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Where did Stephen do his voluntary work? A) National Trust B) British Trust for Conservation Volunteers C) Eden Project
How many businesses are there across the South West in the Land-based sector? A) 12,000 B) 21,600 C) 23,600
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The 2012 Olympic Games is expected to benefit the landscape industry by how much? A) 1 million B) 50 million C) 100 million
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Year 8 and 9 option choices
There are many routes into Environmental and Land-based industries Make sure you do your research when making decisions about option choices. It may seem overwhelming, but making the right choice now will help you to start planning what you want to do in the future
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A range of GCSEs from Food Technology, Applied Science, or Environmental & Land-based Science
Environmental & Land-based Diploma Level 1 or Level 2
End of Year 11 Post 16 options Work based learning options Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship e.g. Agriculture, Horticulture, Floristry, Land-based Service Engineering, Environmental Conservation
Other FE Options: E.g. Diploma in Countryside Management, Introductory Certificate Animal Care, National Certificate Horse Management, NVQ1 Horticulture, Adventure Sports Coaching
6th Form or FE College A levels e.g. Geography, Chemistry, Applied Science; Environmental and Land-based Diploma Level 2 or Level 3
Post 18 options Advanced Apprenticeships/ employment Agriculture, Horticulture, Floristry, Land-based Service Engineering, Environmental Conservation, Equine, Veterinary Nursing, Forestry etc!
Further Education Veterinary Nursing, Equine & Business Management, Environmental Conservation and many more!
Higher Education E.g. BSc Geography BSc Renewable Energy FdSc Agricultural Engineering FdSc Food Manufacturing Bsc Wildlife Conservation
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So you now know there are a huge range of careers and in some, like Here are some examples of salaries
Equine
Environmental Sciences
Salaries for grooms range from around £10,000 to £20,000 a year. Riding instructors from around £12,000 to £30,000 a year
Countryside Rangers From around £9,000 a year to £25,000
£18,000 a year to £50,000 or more
Floristry Oceanographer £18,000 a year to £60,000 or more
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Salaries from £9,500 for a new florist up to £25,000
environmental sciences and equine, you can earn a high salary
Food Scientist/ Technologist £25,000 to over £65,000 a year
Land-based Engineer From £18,000 to £50,000 a year
Landscape Architect From £18,500 to £33,000 a year in the public sector - may be higher in private practice
Farm Manager
RSPCA Inspector Salaries range from £17,500 for new inspectors up to £30,000 for chief inspectors
Salaries from £16,500 up to £50,000 a year
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Useful Websites Local course information 14 - 19 course directory University of Plymouth UCP Marjon
www.findacourse4me.co.uk www.plymouth.ac.uk www.marjon.ac.uk
Careers and further course information Careers SW (Connexions) Helping discover what you could do and how to get there Information, careers advice and resources Apprenticeships Graduate careers Career information Qualifications explained
Useful subject websites
Land-based and Environmental Industries Sector Skills Council Food and Drink Skills Council Environment Agency Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
www.careerssw.org www.icould.com https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.insidecareers.co.uk www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning /QualificationsExplained www.lantra.org.uk www.improveltd.co.uk www.environment-agency.gov.uk www.defra.gov.uk
Quiz answers 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.C
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