You can get into this job through:
Most employers will expect you to have a degree in:
You could also do a degree in music technology or environmental science then take further training, like the Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control , offered by the Institute of Acoustics.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You could start by doing an acoustics technician higher apprenticeship, then take further training to become an engineering consultant.
Entry requirements:
You may be able to start work as an assistant or trainee technician and, with further training, qualify as an engineer or consultant.
You'll normally need at least 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including two science subjects. A levels or equivalent, like applied science, may be acceptable. Employers may also consider relevant work experience like non-destructive testing, if you do not have academic qualifications.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Skills:Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.
Your day to day tasks will depend on the type of acoustics you work in. For example you could:
Location : You could work in an office, at a client's business or in a laboratory.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could become a project leader, managing the design and development of new products. You might also specialise in a particular area, for example architectural, medical or underwater acoustics technology.
With experience, you could become a senior acoustics engineering consultant and register for chartered status through the Institute of Acoustics .