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What isengineering?

Which involve engineering?

Providingwater

Health &medicine

Gadgetsgalore Fashion

& beauty

Creatingcars

Solving problem

s

FoodBuilt

environment

Sports

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.

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School subjects lead to

real world engineering

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• Maths

• Physics

• Design and

Technology

• Computing

• Chemistry

Design, develop, produce…

Engineering’s about…

• Finding out what people need, developing

ideas and seeing how products 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

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What’s in it for you?

• Loads of different types of roles – such

as:Design, development, research, buying

(engineering solutions) and management of

engineering (projects and people)

• Opportunities to travel, work in different

environments and meet interesting

people

• Plus the money isn’t bad either…

–For those who go to university, engineering and

technology graduate starting salaries are

approximately 20 % higher than the average

graduate starting salary.

–Engineering technicians also earn, on average,

more than other STEM* technicians – in fact they

top the league table of STEM technician salaries.

*Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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Getting into

engineering…

Work

SchoolScience

(Physics) Maths D&T

ComputingChemistry

Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn

Intermediate / Advanced / Higher e.g. NVQ / SVQ /

BTEC

6th Form/CollegeA levels / IB / Highers (or equivalent)

BTEC Level 2 & 3HNC & HNDFoundation Degree

UniversityBachelors (BEng)Masters (MEng)

On the job training

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

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Why I recommend

engineering…

• Being part of a creative process

• Designing solutions to meet

customers’ needs

• Testing and improving technology

• Having a range of roles/

responsibilities

• Working in a team with others

• Doing something different every day

• Earning a good salary

• Having great prospects – we need

more engineers at all levels in the

UK

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Where to find out more…Tomorrow’s Engineers tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

– lots of information about engineering careersFuture Morph futuremorph.org– tons of information about careers in science,

technology, engineering & mathsMaths Careers mathscareers.org.uk– more information about careers using mathsPhysics.org physics.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

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How to get involved…Things you can do:• Join a STEM or Engineering Club STEM Clubs• Take up an engineering challengeNational Science + Engineering Competition• Ask your school to organise a visit froman engineerSTEM Ambassadors• Visit an exhibition or museum

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Take the WHOSE CREW ARE YOU? careers test on the Tomorrow’s Engineers website

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