Apply for a Forestry Apprenticeship
Find out about the Development Woodland Officer apprenticeship programme that offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector.
Applies to England
About the Development Woodland Officer apprenticeship programme
Recruitment for September 2022 Development Woodland Officer apprenticeship programme is now closed. Subscribe to our eAlert to get updates for the 2023 recruitment programme.
The Development Woodland Officer apprenticeship programme offers a three-year, paid development opportunity for passionate individuals looking to kickstart their careers in forestry.
Jointly led by the Forestry Commission, the University of Cumbria and the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the programme marks the first time that a degree-level forestry apprenticeship has been offered in the UK.
The Forestry Commission is looking for driven individuals who are eager to support ambitious tree planting plans and ensure our precious woods and forests continue to flourish for generations to come.
What does the programme involve?
Development Woodland Officers will benefit from:
- academic studies in forestry management at the University of Cumbria
- practical experience in area teams across England
- nine months of wider sector placements to further build skills and experience, enhancing future employment prospects
Upon completion of the programme, successful graduates will earn a Professional Forester Apprenticeship (equivalent to Level 6), a BSc (Hons) in Forest Management and the potential to gain Chartered Forester status with the Institute of Chartered Foresters.
How to apply
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Make an application via Civil Service Jobs. The closing date for applications is 8 May 2022.
The first cohort of 15 Development Woodland Officers will start in September 2022.
Find out if you are eligible
The Development Woodland Officer apprenticeship programme is open to school leavers, graduates or anyone looking for a change in career direction.
A Level 6 Apprenticeship is a degree level qualification. There is a strong academic element embedded into the programme.
Minimum entry requirements are:
- Mathematics - GCSE pass at grade C or 4 and above
- Minimum of 96 UCAS points - these can be made up in several ways
To check your qualifications, use the UCAS Tariff Calculator.
Contact the Forestry Commission
For more information or questions about the Development Woodland Officer apprenticeship programme, please email DWOenquiries@forestrycommission.gov.uk.
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