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Environmental practitioner (Degree)

Level 6 · DegreeAgriculture, environmental and animal care 4.4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

An Environmental Practitioner (Degree) apprenticeship trains you to manage and improve environmental performance across organisations and project sites, covering areas such as ecology, pollution control, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Apprentices typically work for environmental consultancies, utilities, or large employers with environmental obligations. This standard leads to professional membership of a relevant body such as the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) or the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

On the job

What you’ll learn

Environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks
Ecological survey methods and biodiversity assessment
Environmental impact assessment principles and processes
Pollution prevention and contaminated land management
Sustainability reporting and environmental management systems
Data collection, analysis, and technical report writing
Stakeholder engagement and planning processes
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Conduct ecological and environmental surveys on site
Prepare environmental impact assessments and reports
Monitor pollution levels and environmental compliance
Advise clients on environmental regulations and permits
Manage environmental data and maintain records
Liaise with regulators such as the Environment Agency
Support biodiversity net gain and sustainability projects
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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