How to become a countryside officer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
- countryside or environmental management
- ecology and geography
- environmental science
- biology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge you'll need in this job.
Relevant subjects include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment
- Level 3 Certificate in Countryside Management
- T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could start by doing a countryside worker intermediate apprenticeship or a countryside ranger higher apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Volunteering
You might find it useful to get some work experience before you apply for a job.
You could look for volunteering opportunities with:
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Further information
You can get more details about countryside careers from the National Land Based College and Grow Careers.