How to become a forestry worker
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- volunteering
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed in this job.
You could do a Level 2 Certificate in Land-based Technology or a 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, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could get into this job through a level 3 forest craftsperson apprenticeship.
With experience, you could then do a professional forester level 6 apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Volunteering
Volunteering for a woodland or wildlife charity is a good way to get some experience.
You can find volunteering opportunities with:
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Further information
You can find out more about careers in forestry from the Royal Forestry Society and Forestry England.