Engineering has a considerable impact on every part of modern life, and includes many different career areas that can take you all over the world. Not all engineering jobs involve heavy or dirty work – there is an increasing emphasis on design and electronics. Engineering skills are in great demand.
Engineers work in several other sectors such as IT, Construction and Manufacturing
Engineering careers generally follow a similar pattern, whatever the job area.
There are four different levels of engineering job:
- Operative (Level 1/2)
- Craftsperson (Level 3)
- Engineering Technician (Level 3/4)
- Incorporated/Chartered Engineer (Level 6 and above)
(Source: jobs4u)This area looks at just four different job areas in Engineering, with three possible career routes for each:
You can get your qualifications by taking vocational courses or studying while in employment as well as by the more traditional full time education route. The important thing is to choose a route that suits you.
Remember these are career pathways, and you can get on or off the pathway at any point!
Mature students without formal qualifications are advised to talk to their local
nextstep provider. One year Access to Higher Education courses give adults without formal qualifications the chance to study at degree level. Contact individual colleges and universities to discuss their entry requirements.