Careers in Engineering Earlston High School

Statistics about Engineering

Some Careers in this Sector Aeronautical Engineer Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Chemical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Vehicle Repairs Driller Engineering Technician Scotland has a world-renowned reputation for engineering. Engineers design, create, test and improve all sorts of products and processes. The industry offers a sustainable and exciting career in a number of sectors including space, aviation, transport, medicine, technology, food, fashion and construction. world-renowned reputation for engineering. Engineers design, create, test and improve all sorts of products and processes. The industry offers a sustainable and exciting career in a number of sectors including space, aviation, transport, medicine, technology, food, fashion and construction. Employers are crying out for qualified engineers. It's estimated that Scotland needs 2,500 new engineers every year.

Skills Needed for these Jobs IT skills and Technical Knowledge Numeracy and Maths Organisation and time management skills Problem solving Teamwork Critical and Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Commitment Quick Learner

Different routes into the ICT industry From School From College From University Through Modern Apprenticeships From Other Jobs Through personal route involving a mix of the above

What Can you Do At School To Help Research opportunities (jobs and courses) – develop Careers Management Skills using My World Of Work Arrange relevant work experience (this could include volunteering) Take on Leadership and Wider Achievement opportunities in the school that will help demonstrate and develop the key skills required to be successful in this field Visit relevant establishments – eg businesses, colleges, universities and talk to key people there Carefully consider subject choices (inc blended learning options – see next slide) Ensure that you do all you can to maximise your grades and qualifications (eg study techniques, attending help sessions, motivation for success…) Be AMBITIOUS yet REALISTIC

Blended Learning opportunities Software Design at Borders College – Nat4/5 Motor Vehicle Maintenance – Borders College Creative QMU Academy may be an appropriate option depending on type of career YASS courses include: Design Thinking and Engineering The Future Work Experience?

College Opportunities Borders College Borders College Courses Electrical Engineering - NC FT Electrical Engineering BEng/BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering HNC FT Introduction to Engineering Skills Land-based Service Engineering: An Introduction - FT Vehicle Maintenance - Level 1 FT Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 FT

College Opportunities Edinburgh College Edinburgh College Courses – note from prospectus Within our engineering department we are able to offer you a broad curriculum. Edinburgh College is one of only three training centres for OPITO in the UK. Four years in a row a College apprentice has been named OPITO’s Apprentice of the Year. We offer study programmes within the following areas: Engineering Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering Science

University Degrees – some examples Glasgow University – Civil Engineering with Architecture Civil Engineering with Architecture Stirling University – Software Engineering Software Engineering Edinburgh University – MSc Sustainable Energy Systems MSc Sustainable Energy Systems Heriot Watt University – Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering BEng Napier University – BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Strathclyde University – Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Business Studies Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Business Studies Aberdeen University - Petroleum Engineering Go to to look at all optionswww.ucas.com

Modern Apprenticeship Route Although there are no set entry requirements, as a general rule most employers will ask for three or more Standard Grades at general level (or National 4s) or above. Useful subjects vary depending on the sector. There are different levels of Modern Apprenticeships. The level you start at will depend on the industry and the employer. It will also depend on your skills and experience. Get to grips with qualification levels and what they mean by reading 'What will I get out of it?'.'What will I get out of it?' SVQ Level 3 (SCQF 6/7) – electrical, electronic, fabrication and welding, manufacturing, mechanical maintenance, aeronautical and measurement and control engineeringelectrical,electronicfabrication and welding, manufacturing, mechanical maintenanceaeronautical and measurement and control engineering Technical Apprenticeship (SCQF 8/9) - strategic managers, change managers, section managers, technical/quality managers, team leaders/department managers, general managers, directors (operational/strategic), vice presidents, production managers, engineering manufacturing

Modern Apprenticeship Route Skills and attributes: Focused and hardworking Happy to continue training Have an interest in engineering Good at problem solving and seeing projects through Experience of working with computers Examples of MA storiesExamples of MA stories Video clipVideo clip

An alternative route into Engineering Click on picture for link to video

The Sky’s the Limit!! Click on picture for link to video

The Learner Journey - Engineering This presentation and all other associated info and links – eg Careers, Higher and Further Education – can be found on the school Guidance website (get the link from the school website)