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Soil scientist
Level
7
Master's level
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
To gather, interpret and evaluate information about the chemistry, biology and physics of soil.
What you'd do
Conduct field surveys to describe and sample soils
Analyse soil samples in a laboratory for key indicators
Interpret soil data and produce technical reports
Advise farmers and land managers on soil health improvements
Use GIS software to map and present soil information
Assess land contamination risks and remediation options
Contribute to research projects and policy evidence bases
What you'd learn
Soil formation, classification, and physical-chemical properties
Field survey techniques including soil description and sampling
Laboratory methods for soil analysis and interpretation
Soil health indicators and links to sustainable land management
Legislation and policy relating to soil and land quality
GIS and spatial data tools for mapping soil information
Technical report writing and presenting findings to clients
Ready to look for a place?
See live Soil scientist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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