Why chooseengineering?

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.

Design, develop, produceEngineering’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

Different engineering roles

Engineering

Civil

Chemical

Mechanical

Electrical

Aerospace

Structural

Transport

Geotechnical

Water

Environmental

ElectronicPower

Control

Computer

Robotic

Energy

MaterialsProcess

Molecular

Automotive

ManufacturingThermal

Acoustic

Biological

BiomedicalAgricultural

Offshore

Nuclear

Telecomms

Software

Getting into engineering

ApprenticeshipsEarn while you learne.g. N/SVQ3

6th Form/CollegeA levels (or equivalent)BTEC Level 2&3HNC & HNDFoundation Degree

Work

UniversityBachelors (BEng)Masters (MEng)

SchoolScience Maths D&TICT

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

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

Where to find out more

Tomorrow’s Engineers – lots of information about engineering careersFuture Morph – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & mathsMaths Careers – more information about careers using mathsPhysics.org– your guide to physics on the webNational Careers Service (England only)– general careers advice for 11-19 year olds TES – Growing Ambitions– new source of online careers resources for teachers

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 froman engineer via STEM Ambassadors

• Visit an exhibition or museum such as Big Bang

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