3550- CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

Job Title: 

CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

Alternate Titles: 

Conservation worker,Countryside ranger,National park warden,Park range

Job Description: 

Conservation and environmental associate professionals are responsible for the day-to-day running and management of areas of the countryside and the wider environment in a way that reconciles the interests of conservation, land owners and the public. They carry out practical conservation activities and assist in promoting awareness of the natural environment.

Education: 

Entrants typically possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award or similar qualification and have prior related experience, often as a volunteer. Apprenticeships and NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects at Levels 2 and 3 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 3
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 7.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • assists with ecological surveys to identify plant and animal species, map their habitat and draw up conservation plans;
  • implements schemes for the management and protection of natural habitats;
  • assists with environmental audits and impact assessments;
  • organises and supervises conservation projects and the work of part-time and voluntary staff;
  • provides information and education to the public through setting up displays, writing leaflets and making presentations;
  • organises guided walks and answers questions from the public about an area and its wildlife;
  • works with the emergency services in instances of fire, flood, injury or mountain rescue.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK