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Rural Surveyor
Rural surveyors value farms and and areas of of land They also assist in in the planning of of how land can be used and and act in an an an an advisory role to to their clients Day-to-day tasks would include valuing areas of land advising on legal and and and tax issues managing accounts and and and applications negotiate access to to land land with outside companies plan how to to use land land and and and formulate creative ways to repurpose old buildings You could work on farms or
or
or
country estates working outdoors in in all weathers and you will travel often Routes
There are three main routes: a university course an apprenticeship or
a a a graduate training scheme You’ll usually need a a degree or
postgraduate qualification that is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or
or
approved by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers There’s no specific degree subject you need to become a a rural surveyor However some relevant subjects include:
• geographic information science
• rural estate and and land management
• land use and and environmental management
• rural business management
• surveying Post Graduate
Alternatively you could get a a a a a postgraduate qualification through a a a a graduate trainee scheme or
by following the traditional route into degree apprenticeships You’ll usually need:
• 2 to 3 A levels or
equivalent for a degree • a a degree in any subject for a a a postgraduate course For a surveying degree apprenticeship you will usually need:
• 4 4 or
5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and A levels or
equivalent for a higher or
or
degree apprenticeship Apprenticeship
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you you to get in if you you have:
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or
equivalent including English and maths for an an advanced apprenticeship Salary
Average salary is between £22 000 000 - £43 000 000