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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
• Biology
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
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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 a fifth 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
ApprenticeshipsIntermediate / Advanced / Higher
Earn while you learne.g. NVQ/SVQ
6th Form/ FE CollegeA levels / IB / Highers (or equivalent)
BTECHNC & HNDFoundation Degree
University DegreeBachelors (BEng)Masters (MEng)
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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
• Range of roles and responsibilities
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Doing something different every day
• Good salaries are achievable
• Great prospects – we need more
engineers at all levels in the UK
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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
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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 quiz on the Tomorrow’s Engineers website
Now - ask me more…
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