Environmental health training
Becoming an environmental health officer
In the United Kingdom it is necessary to be accepted on a
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) accredited
course at a university or college. Entry requirements include:
- an appropriate GNVQ;
- an equivalent BTec qualification; or
- science 'A' levels.
All universities and colleges offering an accredited course have
more flexible requirements for mature students. Contact the
individual university for further details.
Becoming qualified as an Environmental Health Officer
involves:
- academic study; and
- practical training.
Normally a sandwich course integrates theoretical academic study
with practical training, to build on each other, but it is also
possible to undertake the academic course first, followed then by
the necessary practical training. Most importantly the course must
be a CIEH accredited one. If it is not, it will not lead to
qualification as an Environmental Health Officer.
For more information on becoming an Environmental Health Officer
contact:
Maidstone Borough Council is currently unable to assist with the
practical training element of becoming an Environmental Health
Officer.