Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £24,000 to £34,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

With training and experience, you could move into middle management and then senior management positions. You could also use your skills and experience to move into a managerial role in a different industry.

Courses for this career

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Level 3

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