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4. Mapping the profession of heritage interpreter 57 The most interesting results for the purpose of this paper are the following: Most people involved in heritage interpretation have a high level of education: a de- gree or diploma in science, 2nd degree vocational training or a degree in humanities or Table 3 and 4, 2012 AIP Survey (Falcó et al. 2012). Above data on specialised heritage interpretation training received by respondents. Below, employment situation (*Given the possibility of selecting more than one op - tion, the percentages may exceed 100%.) Socio-occupational profile Response rate * Place of work Response rate State Government 4 % Student 3 % Regional Government 17 % Free lance 25 % Local Government 20 % Entrepreneur 21 % Consultancy and/ or services 39 % Employed in the private sector 17 % University 7 % Employed 29 % Educational or non-university training centre 8 % Funcionario 11 % Fundación 4 % Unemployed 3 % NGO 1 % Other 4 % None 5 % Other 11 % Table 4. AIP 2012 AIP Survey: Occupational status. (* As it was possible to select more than just one option, rates may exceed 100%.)