How to become a recycling engagement officer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- volunteering
- applying directly
University
Employers might want you to have a higher national diploma or degree that is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM).
You could choose a subject like waste management or environmental sciences.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a 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 help you learn some of the skills you need to become a recycling engagement officer.
For example, you could do a Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Sustainable Resource Management.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do an apprenticeship to become a recycling engagement officer.
Relevant apprenticeships include a level 6 environmental practitioner apprenticeship and a level 7 sustainability business specialist degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 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 easier to get a job as a recycling engagement officer if you have some experience.
You could volunteer or work at a recycling centre to get experience working in waste management. You could also take part in community or environmental based projects to show your interest in local issues.
Direct Application
You could apply directly to work as a recycling engagement officer.
It might be helpful if you have experience working on recycling projects and know how to get support from a community.
More information
You can find out more about careers in recycling from the Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board.