Why choose engineering?

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.

“The whole of our infrastructure, from sewers to power supplies and communication, everything that wasn’t invented by God is invented by an engineer.” - Prince Philip speaking on BBC Radio 4, January 2016

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

Different engineering roles

What’s in it for you? Opportunities to travel and meet interesting people Plus the money isn’t bad either… Engineering graduates can expect to earn the second- highest starting salary of all graduates at £27,079 Chartered engineers earn an average of £62,386 annually For those who study for apprenticeships and other vocational routes, then work as engineering technicians, the average ‘mid career’ annual salary is £26,440 – with those moving up to a more senior level earning up to £33,000 annually The average ‘mid career’ annual salary in the UK is approximately £26,000

Getting in to 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

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 –

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 Tomorrow’s Engineers – lots of information about engineering careers Future Morph Future Morph – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & maths Maths Careers Maths Careers – more information about careers using maths Physics.org – your guide to physics on the web National Careers ServiceNational Careers Service (England only) – general careers advice for year olds TES – Growing Ambitions 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 from an engineer via STEM Ambassadors Visit an exhibition or museum such as Big Bang

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