Tomorrows Engineers vocational and apprenticeship routes into engineering web booklet.pdf

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Vocationalandapprenticeship

routesintoengineering

Makeadifference

totheworld


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Couldyouseeyourselfworking

withothersto:

Protecttheenvironment?

Developcuttingedgesportsequipment?

Improvelivingconditionsforpeople

aroundtheworld?

Manufacturethenextgeneration

ofsmartphonesandtablets?

Ifso,engineeringcouldbethecareer

foryou.

Engineeringcanbefound

everywherefromthedevices

weuseandthebuildingswelive

intothepowerweconsumeand

thefoodweeat. Engineersuse

theirskillstoimprovethedesign,performanceandefficiencyof

justabouteverythingweuse

todayandtochangetheway

wedothingsinthefuture.

Whychoose

engineering

Fivereasonstoch

ooseengineering

1) Engineersarein

demandandthey

earn

goodmoney

2)Engineeringisb

ehindalmost

everythingyoucan

thinkof

3)Professionallyre

gisteredengineers

haveahighstatus

insociety

4)Engineersa

recreative,practica

l

andforward-thinking

5)Engineersmake

adifference

totheworld

Didyouknow?

Youcanbecomep

rofessionallyregis

teredasan

EngineeringTechn

ician(EngTech),ICT

Technician

(ICTTech),Incorpo

ratedEngineer(IEn

g)or

CharteredEngine

er(CEng),withlett

ersafteryour

name,whicharer

ecognisedallover

theworld.

?Someone who works with others to design, create or improve aproduct, a wayof doing something, or part of our environment. Engineers are trained in a practicalway, using maths andscience to solve problems in a specific branch ofengineering. They can take avocational, apprenticeshipor academicroute intoengineering, or a combination of these routes. Engineering techniciansoften workwith engineers to solve practical engineering problems and are usually trainedthrough a vocational or apprenticeship route.

Whatisanengineer?

There are many opportunities for peoplewho want to get into engineeringthrough practical, work-based routes.There are also other routes intoengineering, which are explained onthe Tomorrows Engineers website:www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

Have a look at the Engineeringat University booklet:www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/university

Whichever route you choose youll findyourself being rewarded, challengedand stimulated, with highly valued,

transferable skills that will equip youfor the future.

Vocationalqualifications/TechLevelsarework-relatedqualifications,whichcanbetakenfull-timeat school orcollege(asapathwaytoworkoruniversity)orpart-time,duringanapprenticeship.Vocational qualificationsinclude: BTECDiplomas, City&Guilds,EALNVQsandSVQs, HNCs, HNDs, andothers.

Apprenticeshipscombineon-the-job

trainingwithstudyingforvocational

qualifications,orevenadegree

atuniversity.

EngineerThe best thing about an Apprenticeship is being able to work out what your strengthsare before making a formal decision on a career. I worked in eight different areaslearning lots of varied skills, before making my final decision.Through my Apprenticeship, my leadership, management andcommunication skills increased and my confidence greatlyimproved. I now use these attributes in my current role.

Jenny Westworth, 25Manufacturing Engineer, BAE Systems

Completed an Advanced Aerospace Engineering Apprenticeship

Studying for a degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and working

towards becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/apprenticeships
http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/universityhttp://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/universityhttp://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/university


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Creatingthe next generation of vehicles,

powered in newand efficient ways.

ManufacturingEngineer

Product Design and DevelopmentTechnician

These are some of the Governments new apprenticeship standards developed by engineering companies and professional bodiesas part of the Trailblazer initiative. For a full list of apprenticeship standards, go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk/standards


Helping power homes, offices, hospitals and schoolsand developing ways of generating sustainable energy.

Renewable Energy Engineer

Water Process Technician

Maintaining, testing and developing the machinesand equipment used in food production,packaging and distributing food and drink.

Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer

Electronics/Manu facturing Engineer

Repairing and improving the mechanical equipment used in agriculture,horticulture and construction, e.g. sprayers, tractors and mini diggers.

Land Based Engineering Technician

Agricultural Engineer

Working in production teams to assemble, maintainand fix the equipment used in healthcare, testingchemicals and using new processes.

Science Manufacturing Technician

Chemical Engineer

Engineeringindustriesandexamplesofjobroles

Constructing newbuildings, equipping them with thepower and

communications systems theyneedin order to become habitable.

Construction Technician

Civil/Building Services Engineer

Transforming the rail network by designing, developing and testingtrack, signalling, electrification, telecoms and overhead line.

Railway Engineering Design Technician

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil EngineerInstalling and maintaining electrotechnical systems found in powergeneration, buildings and infrastructure (e.g. railway tracks).

Installation Electrician

E lectrical Engineer

Designing and testing aviation systems, developing cuttingedge defence technology and enabling space exploration.

Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer

Responding to cyber security issues, developing apps, installing new software. Cyber Intrusion Analyst

Network Engineer

EnergyUtilities

LandBasedEngineering

Life&IndustrialSciences

RailDesign

FoodandDrink

Automotive

Aerospace

BuiltEnvironment

DigitalIndustries

Electrotechnical


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Apprenticeships generally take between two and four years to complete,depending on the level, the industry and the job role.

Higher Apprenticeships/Professional Apprenticeships usually take four to sixyears to complete.

Howlongdoapprenticeshipslast?

Apprenticeships are all about earning while you learn and investing in your future.Apprentices work towards nationally recognised qualifications generally at college, butsometimes through E-learning and webinars and spend the rest of t heir time developing

technica l skills and on-the-job knowledge with an employer in the ir chosen indus try.

Once you complete your apprenticeship, it is likely that you will stay with your existingemployer and progress from apprentice to professional technician or engineer. The skills and

qualifications you achieve during an apprenticeship are transferable and they can help youthroughout your career.

Youll be supported throughout your apprenticeship and encouraged to take on varied tasksand pick up new skills, giving you the opportunity to prove yourself to your employer.Your employer will have spent time and money training you, so theyll want to keep you.

Whatisanapprenticeship? You must be at least 16 years old to apply for an apprenticeship.In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, apprenticeships exist at three levels:

Intermediate Apprenticeships (same level as GCSEs/Standard Grades):Level 2

Advanced Apprenticeships (same level as A levels/IB/SB/Highers): Level 3

Higher Apprenticeships (same level as HND/degrees): Levels 4+

Higher Apprenticeships often incorporate a Foundation Degree or Bachelor s Degree(BEng or BSc).

In Scotland, apprenticeships are known as Modern Apprenticeships, which involvetraining on-the-job and studying towards Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)

from SCQF 5 upwards. Technical Apprenticeships (SCQF 8-9) and ProfessionalApprenticeships (SCQF 10-12) are also available.

Engineering employers tend to pay apprentices quite a bit more than the nationalminimum apprentice wage. Have a look at current apprenticeship vacanciesto get an idea of typical earnings in the field youre interested in atwww.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/apprenticeships

Its worth remembering that your employer is investing heavily in your careerdevelopment by funding your training and education. When you weigh this upagainst the cost of university, you can see why many people are considering theapprenticeship route.

Howmuchdoesanapprenticeearn?


Apprentice Engineer

As an apprentice you need to be driven. You learn a lot ofstuff from the ground up that you perhaps wouldnt learn atuniversity. There are lots of advantages to being an apprentice,for example, you get to start earning money, and youremployer is paying for your education, which is great. Yourealso learning the precise skills that you need for the job youretraining for, which puts you in a fantastic position.

Jennie Treen, 22

Apprentice Traffic Maintenance Engineer, Transport for LondonWorking towards BTEC Level 3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Aretheredifferentlevelsofapprenticeships?

Didyouknow?

RegisteredEngine

eringTechnicians

(EngTech)

earn,onaverage,

over25,000mor

eperyear

thantheNational

MinimumWage.


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Whatqualificationsdoesanapprenticeget?

Apprenticeships incorporate work-based qualifications(e.g. NVQs and SVQs),Technical Qualifications(e.g. Diplomas), maths, English, ICT and other learningmodules. The general term for these qualifications isvocationalqualificationsorTech Levels, explained in more detail over the page.

remain with your employer or within the industry as an engineering technician

or engineer (depending on the level of apprenticeship you have done).continue your professional development. For example, if you have just completedan Advanced (Level 3) Apprenticeship, you could progress onto a Higher/Professional Apprenticeship, which may involve studying towards a degree.

work towards achieving professional registration as an Engineeringor ICTTechnician, Incorporated Engineeror Chartered Engineer.

or all of the above!

Registered technicians and engineers are allowed to use the globally recognised lettersEngTech, ICTTech, IEng or CEng after their name. If you become professionally registeredyour career opportunities and earning potential can improve.

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you might decide to:

Searchforapprenticeships

If you live in England: www.apprenticeships.org.ukIf you live in Scotland: www.myworldofwork.co.uk/modernapprenticeshipsIf you live in Wales: www.careerswales.com/enIf you live in Northern Ireland: www.nidirect.gov.uk/apprenticeships

You can also search for engineering apprenticeship vacancies atwww.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/apprenticeships

Traineeships are for young people over the age of 16 who are not yetready to start an apprenticeship. They last between six weeks and sixmonths and provide the young person with work preparation training,maths, English and work experience with an employer.

More information on how to search and apply for traineeshipscan be found at www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Didyouknow?

Sometimesyoucanapplyfor

apprenticeshipsdirectlywithemployers,

eitherontheirwebsitesorthrough

personal connections.

Justlikeapplyingforajobor university

place,itmaytakeafewattempts

beforeyoureshortlistedforan

interview.Dontbeafraidtoaskfor

feedbacktohelpyouimprove.

Inthemeantimeyoucouldapply

forafull-timevocational courseatalocalcollegeandprogress

onto

anapprenticeshipeither during

orafteryourcourse.

Ifyouhaveyourheartseton

university,itsworthbearingin

mindthatHigher Apprenticeships

oftenincorporatedegrees.

Wherewillitleadme?

Applying for an apprenticeship is a lot like applying for a job. Its important to start bylisting your interests and asking people who know you well to help you identify yourstrengths. Important factors to consider when researching apprenticeships includelocation, learning methods, pay, level, qualifications awarded and opportunities forprogression. Find out more at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/16-19

EngineeringEmployerBalfourBeattyreallyvaluesitsapprenticesfromcivil, mechanicalandrailwayengineeringtohighwaysmaintenanceandconstructionoperationswegiveourapprenticestheplatformtodeveloptheirtechnicalskills,personallearningskills, andknowledgeoftheindustry.Apprentices arepaidacompetitivesalaryandmanyapprenticesgoontostudypart-timedegreeswiththecompanyandachievehigher levelsof qualificationsandresponsibility.

KellyAnderson, DirectorofResourcingandDevelopment,BalfourBeatty

LookoutforthefollowinglogosFindout ifyourapprenticeshiporqualificationsareappr

ovedatwww.engc.org.uk/techdb

Howdoyouapplyforanapprenticeship?Traineeships



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Usefullinkswww.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

Aone-stop-shopforengineeringcareers

informationandinspiration,including

casestudies, routemaps, careers

resources,quizzes anduseful links.

www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/16-19

Liveapprenticeshipvacanciesfrom

theNationalApprenticeshipService;

informationondifferentroutesinto

engineering; updatesonschemes,

placements,awards, eventsand

competitionsfor youngpeople.

Findoutmoreandapplyfor

apprenticeshipopportunitieshere:

IfyouliveinEngland:

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

If youliveinScotland:

www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

modernapprenticeships

If youliveinWales:

www.careerswales.com/en

IfyouliveinNorthernIreland:

www.nidirect.gov.uk/apprenticeships

Exploreyourfuturecareeroptions:

www.nationalcareersservice

.direct.gov.uk

Post-14andPost-16coursesearch:

www.ucasprogress.com

UniversityTechnical Colleges(UTCs):

www.utcolleges.org

StudioSchools:

www.studioschoolstrust.org

FurtherEducation(FE) Colleges:

www.hotcourses.com

AlternativestoUniversity:

www.notgoingtouni.com

University:

www.ucas.com

www.unistats.com

www.university.which.co.uk

www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/

university

Moreabout professional engineers

andtechniciansandregistration:

www.engc.org.uk

www.engtechnow.com

Engineering Employer

Royal Mail handles about 58 million mail items each day. Getting those items to yourdoor is a huge logistical challenge, the scope and complexity of which involves usingadvanced technology. Engineering Technicians are vital to this process.

James Baker MSc CEng FIET, Head of Engineering Maintenance, Royal Mail

While you are an apprentice or whilst youre studying, you can become an apprenticeor student member of a Professional Engineering Institution that relates to your field.These institutions offer careers advice, newsletters, technical publications and otherstudy resources, and in some cases, a mentor. Many provide access to networksand events where you could meet future employers.

Professional Engineering Institution membership is also the first step in achieving professional

registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech), ICT Technician (ICTTech

), IncorporatedEngineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Professional registration is recognised around the world. The letters after your namedemonstrate knowledge, skills, expertise, competence developed by work place experienceand commitment to your chosen career.

ProfessionalEngineeringInstitutions

andprofessionalregistration

Engineering Employer

Apprentices are a vital part of our talent pipeline. Developing towards professionalEngineering Technicians (EngTech), they help ensure our networks and systemscontinue to provide safe sustainable energy to homes and businesses.

Tony Moloney,Head of Education & Skills, National Grid

Apprentice Engineer

College is just one aspect of our ongoing training, giving us afoundation in electrical and electronic engineering. We also havespecialist design courses and extra training from senior staff,who task us with finding design solutions for scenarios thathave occurred in the past. This helps prepare me for the morechallenging aspects of signalling, which is a prospect I relish.

Arjun Chauhan, 27Apprentice Signalling Design Engineer, Siemens Rail & Automation

Working towards EngTech registration
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Gettingintoengineering...

Vocational and apprenticeship routes into engineering was produced by EngineeringUK,The Institution of Civil Engineers, The Institution of Engineering and Technology and TheInstitution of Mechanical Engineers, with advice from the Engineering Council and theNational Apprenticeship Service.

These organisations work in collaboration with support from the Royal Academy ofEngineering, to develop engineering careers materials for the Tomorrows Engineersprogramme, which exists to inspire young people to consider engineering careers.

School Apprenticeships

Sixth formFE College

Work

UniversityDegree

On-the-jobtraining

Toordermorecopiesofthisbookletorforfurtherinformation,

pleasevisittheTomorrowsEngineerswebsite:

www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

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Tomorrows Engineers vocational and apprenticeship routes into engineering web booklet.pdf