Engineering is involved in almost every aspect of modern life, from everyday items to complex systems and infrastructure. The document outlines the wide variety of engineering roles and how they design, develop, test, and produce things to improve people's lives. It provides information about the various paths into an engineering career, including apprenticeships, college or university programs, and getting professional qualifications. Reasons to recommend engineering include being creative, solving problems, testing technology, career variety, and good salaries.

1. Why choose
engineering?

2. Engineering is everywhere
Almost everything you eat, wear, use and like to do
involves engineering.
From everyday things like your mobile, computer and clothes
to medicine, space, national security and renewable energy
… to tackling climate change,
providing clean drinking water
or ensuring sustainable
food supplies.

3. Design, develop, produce
Engineering’s about…
• Finding out what people need, developing an idea and seeing
how it can be made at a good price
• Developing the ‘product’ on time and running tests to make sure
it’s safe and reliable
• Producing something that makes our lives better…
whether that’s a new games console,
high-tech sports equipment or
quicker, greener and safer travel

4. Different engineering roles
Engineering
Civil
Chemical
Mechanical
Electrical
Aerospace
Structural
Transport
Geotechnical
Water
Environmental
ElectronicPower
Control
Computer
Robotic
Energy
Materials
Process
Molecular
Automotive
Manufacturing
Thermal
Acoustic
Biological
BiomedicalAgricultural
Offshore
Nuclear
Telecomms
Software

5. Getting into engineering
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn
e.g. N/SVQ3
6th Form/College
A levels (or equivalent)
BTEC Level 2&3
HNC & HND
Foundation Degree
Work
University
Bachelors (BEng)
Masters (MEng)
School
Science Maths
D&T
ICT

6. Professional qualifications
• Once in work, consider becoming professionally registered
and earn the right to use letters after your name
• Registration requires a combination of qualifications and
work experience
• Some degree courses are accredited and will give
you a head start
Learn more from the Engineering Council –
www.engc.org.uk

7. Why I recommend
engineering
• Being part of a creative process
• Designing solutions to meet customers’ needs
• Testing and improving technology
• Range of roles and responsibilities
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Doing something different every day
• Good salaries are achievable

8. Where to find out more
Tomorrow’s Engineers
– lots of information about engineering careers
Future Morph
– tons of information about careers in science,
technology, engineering & maths
Maths Careers
– more information about careers using maths
Physics.org
– your guide to physics on the web
National Careers Service (England only)
– general careers advice for 11-19 year olds
TES – Growing Ambitions
– new source of online careers resources
for teachers

9. How to get involved
Things you can do:
• Join a STEM or Engineering Club
• Take up an engineering challenge
• Ask your school to organise a visit from
an engineer via STEM Ambassadors
• Visit an exhibition or museum such
as Big Bang

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design, engineering and project
managing consultancies

11. The Atkins film

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