Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship

This programme builds on our accredited Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons), a flexible degree that draws from geography, ecology, geology and chemistry to explore sustainability, conservation, pollution, earth systems and processes.

Apprentices will develop scientific skills and knowledge through classroom, laboratory and project work. Learning will be delivered by staff who are active in research and consultancy and visiting lecturers from industry, furthering the link between practical workplace activities and university-delivered education.

This new course is in the final stages of development and small changes may occur. Check back for the most up-to-date information.

Make sure that you’ve read the FAQs, and that you meet the eligibility criteria before you submit an application.

key information

University of Brighton award Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons)

Apprenticeship Standard Environmental Practitioner (Degree)

Level 6

Start Date September 2021

Duration 5 years

Location Moulsecoomb

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Programme details

Entry requirements

A-levels

The standard academic entry criteria is minimum CCC (96 UCAS points).

BTEC

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM-MMM.

International Baccalaureate

26 points. With at least three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in science required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 18 credits at merit or above.

Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship in a science related sector.

Candidates with appropriate qualifications can enter the qualification at level 5/year 3:

Foundation degree
Higher National Diploma
Higher National Certificate

Applicants with non-standard qualifications or significant prior work experience in a relevant sector, will be considered on an individual basis.

Modules

Year 1

Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Global Environmental Issues
Option

Year 2

Statistical and Spatial Data Analysis
Option

Year 3

Climate Change
Environmental Pollution

Year 4

GIS and Remote Sensing: Principles and Practice
Option

Year 5

Environmental Policy and Practice
Environmental Impact Assessment

Options

Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
Introduction to Marine Biology and Ecology
Urban Geography
Sustainable Development
Paleoenvironments
Social and Cultural Geography
Earth Surface Processes
Water Sanitation and Health
Aquatic Environments
Waste Management and the Circular Economy

Apprentice and employer commitments

In order to deliver the programme, the employer undertakes to:

conduct a workplace induction and set out a contract of employment
provide an appropriately qualified workplace mentor to support the apprentice
attend apprentice's progress review (twice a year)
release apprentice for scheduled off-the-job learning
have an Apprenticeship Agreement in place from the start of the programme.

Throughout the programme, apprentices will:

attend the workplace for the agreed pattern as set out in the employment contract
record all training sessions and off-the-job learning
attend scheduled university learning sessions and complete all assessments as required by the university and End Point Assessment Organisation
behave in a safe and responsible manner at the workplace and university
engage with regular progress reviews
complete, throughout the apprenticeship, a professional development portfolio.

Facilities

Apprentices will gain valuable, hands-on experience in our specialist labs and using our field equipment from the School of Applied Sciences, including:

Environment and Public Health Lab
Soil and Water Analysis Labs
Soil and Sediment Analysis Lab
Hydraulics Lab
Environmental Simulation Lab
Scanning Electron Microscopy facility
Air quality lab
Computer suites running GIS and other professional software
Equipment for field-based geophysical surveying
Field collection equipment

Fees and funding information for apprentices

Course fees

As an apprentice the cost of your learning programme is covered by your employer through their Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account.

Student finance

Higher and degree level apprentices are not eligible for any element of student finance. This is because they receive a salary instead of the student loan package. However, if you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 642 888.

Learning support

Apprentices studying at Higher and degree level may be able to access funding in relation to additional support but this is available through the university and not Disabled Students Allowance. Apprentices may also be able to apply for Access to Work funding for work-based equipment and software. Please contact the Disability and Dyslexia team on 01273 643 799.

Living costs and benefits

Higher and degree level apprentices must fulfil the standard eligibility criteria in order to apply for means tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit. If you have any questions about entitlement to benefits, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 643 888.

Higher and degree level apprentices who are undertaking a full-time mode of study can be treated as being exempt from paying Council Tax. Although some programmes require study on a day-release arrangement, this can still be classed as full-time study. You will need to obtain a letter from the Student Information Desk at any campus and send this to your Council Tax department when you enrol on the programme.

Other

Brighton and Hove bus discount

NUS card

Why choose us?

We have an established track record of over 20 years delivery of Environmental Science Degrees
Apprentices on our course are eligible for free membership of IES