Undergraduate: BSc (Hons) Environmental Management Environmental Practitioner
Introduction
Our Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship will help develop you into a competent professional, equipped to solve environmental challenges and make a real impact in the workplace. Study for an honour’s degree in Environmental Management while you work, with no tuition fees.
Course highlights
- Make a real difference to the environment and sustainability in your organisation
- Study while you work, with no tuition fees
- Work-based approach allows you to deliver impact in the workplace as you learn
This course will help you make a difference to the environment and sustainability in your organisation. You’ll learn the fundamentals of environmental science and gain practical skills in environmental data management.
Key facts
An apprenticeship is a job with training, combining practical experience with academic learning.
At least 20% of your contracted working hours will be classed as 'off-the-job'. This time will be dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship, and therefore is not part of your usual work duties.
The off-the-job learning will be delivered through university-led learning sessions and activities, and practical learning experiences in your usual work setting.
The off-the-job learning for our Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship is delivered online with one-day workshops on our Peterborough campus every other week.
Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of each module you undertake (on-programme assessments) which will contribute towards the final award of your qualification.
You will also undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete your apprenticeship.
The EPA for this apprenticeship is independently assessed and takes place when all on-programme assessments have been successfully passed.
Kerry
“My degree apprenticeship will set me up with skills for life. My day-to-day job is supplemented by the theory I'm learning on my course. I’ve really noticed how far I've come.”
KerryARU Degree Apprentice
Careers
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a university-level qualification as well as a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience. The skills, knowledge and experience you develop during the course will arm you with the tools for a rewarding career in environmental management.
Environmental Practitioners are employed in a wide variety of job roles across many sectors including the voluntary and charity sectors; public sector including regulatory bodies, local and national authorities; educational institutions and research agencies and Private sector companies; ranging from multinational companies to smaller business requiring environmental practitioners.
Typical job roles include Environment impact assessor, Environmental (monitoring) assessor, Environmental advisor, Environmental auditor, Environmental consultant, Environmental coordinator, Environmental engineer, Environmental practitioner, Environmental protection officer, Environmental scientist and Land use planner.
Entry requirements
In addition to the person specifications that have been set out by your employer, these are the entry requirements for the course.
- Employment in a suitable role on a permanent contract exceeding 30 hours per week
- Employer support to undertake this course
- Confirmed eligibility to be funded as an apprentice as set out within the ESFA’s Funding Rules
- A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion
- Evidence of level 2 qualification in 4 subjects including Maths and English e.g. GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, Functional Skills, or ESFA-approved equivalents*
- Evidence of 96 UCAS tariff points from either at least two subjects at GCE/VCE A Level or VCE double award equivalent or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma**
- Applications from apprentices with relevant work experience and those with qualifications other than GCE/VCE A Level are considered on their individual merits.
*If you do not have the appropriate Level 2 Maths and English, you must ensure you complete these prior to the start of the End Point Assessment. For further details about which qualifications meet Level 2 requirements check the gov.uk website.
**We will consider applications on their individual merits where engineering work experience can be evidenced in place of Level 3 qualifications. This is with the exception of ESFA approved Level 2 Maths and English qualifications which are mandatory.
Apply now
How to apply
To apply for an apprenticeship, you need to have the support of your employer. If you already have the support of your employer or have any questions before talking to them, please do not hesitate to contact one of our apprenticeship experts who will be happy to help.
For employers
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of degree apprenticeships, then our dedicated Degrees at Work team are here to help. Get in touch today on the details above or take a look at our information for employers.
Current vacancies
Apprenticeship vacancies
To be eligible to apply for one of our degree apprenticeships, you'll first need to be in a full-time position with one of our partner employers. Follow the links below to view our current vacancies and sign up to receive email alerts when new vacancies become available.