Careers information for secondary students
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
Tomorrow’s Engineers, in collaboration with the IET and other engineering institutions, produces a helpful range of careers information and resources for teachers and young people interested in engineering. These include a route map (available in formats appropriate for each of the UK nations) illustrating the various academic and vocational options for getting into an engineering career.
Post-16 careers information
www.ietfaraday.org
We have compiled a collection of careers material aimed at sixth form and further education students.
The materials include:
posters and route maps from Tomorrow’s Engineers
booklets about vocational and university engineering courses
IET scholarships flyers. d
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Career Route Map for Engineering in England
Where do I start? School / College / Workplace
• GCSE D-G • BTEC Level 1 / NVQ 1
• Traineeships: For 16-23 year olds qualifi ed below Level 3
What next? Training and Education Advanced / Higher Apprenticeship
• Available in a variety of industries including: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Power, IT, Construction, Sustainable Technologies
School / College / On-the-job training
• Apprenticeship (Intermediate): Engineering, IT, Construction, Built Environment, Manufacturing
• GCSE / IGCSE A*-C:
Maths, Science (ideally triple science) (Useful subjects: D&T, ICT, Computing, Engineering)
• BTEC Level 2 / NVQ 2: Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Science, ICT
• The Big Bang Fair (National and Near Me)
www.thebigbangfair.co.uk
• The Science Museum
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Visit science and technology fairs, events and museums that explore the innovative use of science, technology, engineering and maths:
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Look out for science and maths related TV programmes:
• Science festivals
www.britishcouncil.org
• Museums and heritage sites across the UK
www.culture24.org.uk
• Days out in your area
www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk
• Science on the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/science
• Channel 4 Science programmes
www.channel4.com
Take advantage of residential and other in-school opportunities for young people:
• Visiting speakers STEM Ambassadors
www.stemnet.org.uk • After school clubs
www.stemclubs.net and
www.youngeng.org • Residential and extra-curricular activities
www.stemdirectories.org.uk
Parents’ guide to engineering careers What is engineering?
Engineering is the practical and creative application of science and maths. Engineers use the knowledge they have in a specifi c fi eld to make things work and to solve problems.
Engineering is behind everything. From mobile phones and trainers to the car you travel in, the lights you switch on and the food you eat. Engineers could be designing colour-matching technology to determine the best makeup for different skin tones, fi nding innovative solutions for remote villages to access clean drinking water or working as part of a team to improve the performance of bionic limbs.
Engineers are currently tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems. From dealing with cyber security and maintaining clean energy supplies to fi nding sustainable ways to grow food, build houses and travel.
Engineering uses maths and science – especially physics – to improve the world around us and it all starts with what you learn in school. It can be creative, hands-on practical work, or problem solving.
You could work with materials and chemicals to design sports clothing, find new ways to preserve food, or make the latest skin care products.
• Combine workplace training with study • Typically 3 to 4 years • Can include vocational qualifi cations or a degree • Approved by the Engineering Council
Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Higher National Certifi cate (HNC) / Diploma (HND) • Vocational higher education qualifi cations, often taken whilst in employment • Can be taken at F.E. colleges and universities • Typically 1 to 2 years
Foundation Degree (FD) • Usually undertaken as a part time qualifi cation whilst in employment • Typically 2 years Further learning to Bachelor’s level required for IEng registration
6th Form / College / On-the-job training
• Advanced Apprenticeship: Engineering, IT, Construction, Built Environment, Manufacturing
• A level: Maths, Physics (Useful subjects: Chemistry, Computing, D&T, Further Maths)
• IB Diploma: Higher Level Maths, Physics Chemistry – for chemical and biomedical engineering
• Tech Level Qualifi cations: BTEC Level 3 / NVQ 3: Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Science, ICT
For details of all routes into engineering, go to:
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
Where you can also fi nd: Case studies & job profi les ‘Whose Crew Are You?’ quiz Careers materials & activities
University Degrees
• In general engineering, a specifi c fi eld of engineering, computer science, manufacturing or technology
• Accredited by the Engineering Council
Bachelor’s Degree (BEng) • 3 to 4 years
• Can include a year working in industry / a year abroad
• Can be followed by a 1-year MSc to register as a Chartered Engineer
Master’s Degree (MEng) • 4 to 5 years
• Can include a year working in industry / a year abroad
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Visit the Engineering Council’s website at
www.engc.org.uk
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Or why not join a team that designs driverless vehicles or makes transport safer, greener and more efficient? You could plan our road or rail networks to ensure we get around quickly, without stress. Or even design robots that do housework.
Then there are the engineers tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems – from dealing with cyber security and maintaining clean water and energy supplies to finding sustainable ways to grow food, build houses and travel.
Whatever you’re into – whether it’s music or wildlife, space or computer games, there’s a world of exciting possibilities on offer as there are dozens of different types of engineering to choose from. You could travel the world, meet interesting people and help improve our lives.
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Satellites are helping to save our planet. They monitor pollution, disasters and environmental changes and locate people who are destroying the rainforests.
Just one example
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Mobile technology means we can now share music, fi lms and photos with friends, almost anywhere.
Just one example of how engineers are connecting people.
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