What is engineering? www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk The aim of this presentation is to: Help students understand what engineering is and what an engineer does and Provide examples of subjects/qualifications that you may need to become an engineer Explain positive attributes of engineering roles Provide sources where students can go to find out more information about engineering careers www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

Which involve engineering? Solving problems Providing water Creating cars Gadgets galore Fashion & beauty Here are just some examples of engineered products. More examples are provided on the Tomorrow’s Engineers postcards at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources Sports Health & medicine Built environment Food

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bipTWWHya8A Engineers affect our lives 24/7. Just think about your day… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

School subjects lead to real world engineering Maths Physics Design and Technology Computing Chemistry The most important subjects for engineering are mathematics and physics. Refer to the ‘Getting into Engineering’ poster for more information www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

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 Refer to the ‘Engineering Cars’ and ‘Engineering Fashion’ posters for more information www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources You could find out more from work experience. Some universities run experience days to give you a taster of the different types of engineering if you are not sure which is for you. www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

Projects that I’ve worked on Stations Earthworks Bridges Here are just some examples of projects that I’ve worked on: Stations Stratford DLR – Main feature architectural roof canopy East London Line Refurbishment – Modernising existing stations and using green roofs to improve sustainability London Bridge Doubling Passenger Capacity More Trains Easy Interchange Better Facilities Bridges Blackfriars 1st Station to span the Thames Better Interchange to Underground Longer Trains Millions of Passengers Solar Power Earthworks Slope stability Landscaping Rock netting Debris Fence Highways 34.5 million cars on UK roads Traffic flow – Junction improvements Reduce congestion – Bypass Railways Quicker Journeys More Trains Per Hour Railways Highways

What’s in it for you? www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk 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 For more information about salaries and how they compare refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources Encourage young people to look at the video case studies on www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

Science (Physics) Maths D&T Getting into engineering… Apprenticeships Earn while you learn Intermediate / Advanced / Higher e.g. NVQ / SVQ / BTEC On the job training Work 6th Form/College A levels / IB / Highers (or equivalent) BTEC Level 2 & 3 HNC & HND Foundation Degree School Science (Physics) Maths D&T Computing Chemistry For more information about non-traditional routes such as apprenticeships please refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources For more information about suitable qualifications refer to the ‘Route Maps’ www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources (and select individual resources on the left). University Bachelors (BEng) Masters (MEng)

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 You may need to explain what a ‘multidisciplinary team’ is for some audiences. You may like to include some examples from your own career. Refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources for guidance on doing this. Encourage young people to look at the video case studies on www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Other thoughts: Problem Solving Improving Lives Keeping People Safe Improving Environment Sense of Achievement www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Where to find out more… Tomorrow’s Engineers tomorrowsengineers.org.uk – lots of information about engineering careers Future Morph futuremorph.org – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & maths Maths Careers mathscareers.org.uk – more information about careers using maths Physics.org physics.org – your guide to physics on the web National Careers Service (England only) – general careers advice for 11-19 year olds TES – Growing Ambitions – new source of online careers resources for teachers FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING ALSO for teachers and careers advisors - Department of Education careers resources http://digitalstorecupboard.tintisha-web.co.uk/home AND - The National STEM Centre http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/ www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

How to get involved… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Things you can do: Join a STEM or Engineering Club STEM Clubs Take up an engineering challenge National Science + Engineering Competition Ask your school to organise a visit from an engineer STEM Ambassadors Visit an exhibition or museum Culture 24 FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING Take ‘Whose Crew Are You?’   Whose Crew Are You? is a quick, online quiz designed for young people to show them some of the exciting, and unexpected, career directions that qualifications in science, technology, engineering and maths can take them in. Maybe they would like to work outdoors designing and making buildings? If so, the Construction Crew could be for them. Or, they  might want to contribute to events like The Olympic Games? If so, the Sports Crew might be their crew.  Let them find out for themselves at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/whosecrewareyou so they can see how much fun their future could be. Students can even take the quiz on their mobile phone, iPod Touch, IPad or tablet… all they have to do is scan the QR code (above). This QR code can be used as part of a presentation or subsequently in printouts, giving them the option to explore by themselves. Take the WHOSE CREW ARE YOU? careers test on the Tomorrow’s Engineers website www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

Now - ask me more… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING Do you have a Tomorrow’s Engineers resource pack? It includes postcards and leaflets for young people and posters for teachers that you can leave behind. If not you can request one at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk