The Council has a dedicated team of environmental health professionals covering areas such as food, licensing, noise and pollution. It’s a service that has a significant impact on the quality of life for the Districts 91,000 residents.
When practicably possible the Unit will try to provide placement opportunities for students working towards an EHO qualification. Any students already undertaking an EHO qualification who would be interested in an unpaid placement, should write detailing their request enclosing a CV / personal profile to the Personnel Unit.
To become an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in the United Kingdom it is necessary to be accepted on a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) at a university or college. Entry requirements for school leavers include science 'A' levels or an appropriate GNVQ or an equivalent BTec qualification. 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 both academic study and practical training. This is normally a sandwich course, which integrates theoretical academic study with practical training, so that each can build on the other but it is also possible to undertake the academic course first, followed then by the necessary practical training. It is important that the course enrolled on is accredited by the CIEH. If it is not, it will not lead to qualification as an EHO.
Further information on becoming an EHO can be found on the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Officers website. (see web links)
Name: Personnel Services - General Enquiries
Telephone: 0191 527 0501 ex 4360
email: personnel@easington.gov.uk |
Address: Building 1, Council Offices, District of Easington, Seaside Lane, Easington, County Durham, SR8 3TN
Fax: 0191 527 3868