JOB DESCRIPTION: Geologists study the structure of the earth and its natural resources, and how they have changed over time. This involves analysing rocks, soil, fossils and minerals. They also assess the risk of natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Foresters spend almost all of their time outside, helping to main forests and woodland. This involves lots of different jobs including wildlife protection, tree planting, tree felling and fire management.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Environmental scientists study the impact of human activity on the environment. This includes areas such as air, soil and water pollution. They identify ways to minimise hazards and damage to the environment, such as recycling packaging or using renewable energy.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Entomologists are biologists who study insects, such as ants, bees, butterflies and beetles. They are interested in their life cycles and behaviour and may observe them in their natural habitats. At other times entomologists collect insects and observe them in laboratories.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Electricians install and maintain electrical systems, including lighting, security and fire safety systems. They work in a variety of buildings, such as homes, schools and factories and on new constructions. A high standard of training is needed to ensure they know how to work safely, as there are a lot of dangers involved with electricity.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Earth Scientists study the earth and its atmosphere. Earth science can be split into lots of different branches. The four basic areas of earth science are:
1. Astronomy (science of the universe)
2. Geology (science of the earth)
3. Oceanography (science of the oceans)
4. Meteorology (science of the atmosphere)
Earth scientists can often be found working ‘in the field’ to collect samples and data. They may then take this back to a laboratory for analysis. Their findings can be used to help protect our earth and its inhabitants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Doctors examine, diagnose and treat disease, illness and injury in human patients. Some doctors work as general practitioners in a local surgery while others work in hospitals, which contain beds and more advanced equipment. Hospital is where people who need longer or more complex care go. Doctors often specialise in a particular area of medicine such as cardiology (the study of the heart) or neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system).
