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Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.
You could work: evenings / weekends; away from home
There will be
4.3% more Acoustics consultant jobs in 2029.
In your local area
Your day to day tasks will depend on the type of acoustics you work in. For example you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in an office, at a client's business or in a laboratory.
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.
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing an acoustics technician higher apprenticeship, then take further training to become an engineering consultant.
You'll usually need:
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.
You can find out more about becoming an acoustics consultant from the Institute of Acoustics.
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.
You can find out more about becoming an acoustics consultant from the Institute of Acoustics.