Growing skills, careers and opportunity
We began a new programme of work in June 2024, creating and establishing connections between education and professional registration.
Collaborating with our Licensed Members, we are developing accessible routes to registration that recognise the knowledge and skills developed and demonstrated through the achievement of an educational programme. This achievement will lead to opportunities to register as a:
- Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech)
- Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP)
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
Our educational pathways programme of work includes:
- Identifying green occupations and the educational pathways that develop knowledge and skills
- Forming links between apprenticeship achievement and professional registration
- Creating an Education + Skills Network. Convening and connecting our Licensed Members and wider SocEnv community to explore a range of educational themes
- Accreditation and Endorsement to develop new routes to registration from Licensed Member accredited and endorsed courses
- Working with employers and education stakeholders to influence and integrate SocEnv professional standards within educational pathways that lead to green occupations
- Profiling individuals who have grown their career through education and professional registration, to celebrate their success and advocate to others the opportunities available
- Engagement – working with educational providers, students/apprentices, End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO) and employers to promote the benefits of professional registration
The educational offer
Across the UK and internationally, educational pathways look to address the knowledge and skills required for industry and workforce needs. This provision is delivered through a range of provision such as: Apprenticeships; A Levels; T Levels; Higher Technical Qualifications; Undergraduate Degrees; Post-Graduate courses, to name a few.
The development of skills can be further supported via traineeships, Skills Bootcamps and other learning and professional development courses. Additionally, there is a broad range of vocational and technical education qualifications delivered both part- and full-time.
This provision being delivered by further education colleges, school sixth forms, independent training companies, employers, charities and universities.
Explore some of these options:
Northern Ireland – Apprenticeships
Choosing an Undergraduate Course – UCAS
Guidance on Postgraduate Courses – UCAS
Information on Higher Technical Qualifications – UCAS
Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship
An example of a green job that has a dedicated apprenticeship (England) is ‘Environmental Practitioner’. Alongside several of our Licensed Members, we were involved in the creation of this standard, with more details available here:
Links to career guidance
Access a range of resources using the link buttons below:
Guidance for employers
More Information
We love to hear from individuals, employers, educational training providers and those involved in addressing the skills needs of green jobs. To find out more about how you or your organisation could be involved in our vision of connecting educational pathways to professional registration, please email Tom Cheek (Education Relationship Manager):
Learn more
Registered Environmental Technician
Confirm your technical skills in environmental practices to increase levels of trust, influence and responsibility – enhancing your career prospects.
Registered Environmental Practitioner
External verification of up to date competence and experience, setting REnvP professionals apart from other practitioners working in their field.
Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)
The Society for the Environment supported the development of this level six degree apprenticeship alongside a Trailblazer Group of organisations.
Environmental Apprenticeships
Equipping aspiring professionals with the necessary knowledge and experience to begin a successful and rewarding career
