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Engineering

Overview

Engineering is a diverse profession that contributes to most aspects of modern life. It is one of the highest earning professions after law and medicine.

The engineering sector has a range of specialised areas, and the demand for qualified engineers is very high so career prospects are good.

There are many different careers paths you could follow within the range of specialised areas.

Here are just some examples:

  • Engineering Technicians - Engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist engineers with the design, development, operation, installation and maintenance of engineering systems and constructions.

    Salaries for this career can range between £38,000 and £49,000 depending on skills and experience.

    There are currently 2,361 employed Engineering Technicians in the region and it is predicted to grow.

  • Mechanical Engineers - Mechanical engineers undertake research and design, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, aircraft, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.

    Salaries for this career can range between £45,000 and £55,000 depending on skills and experience.

    There are currently 2,983 employed Mechanical Engineers in the region, and it is growing.

Access to HE in Engineering - Level 3 BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Level 3 (STC) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Level 3 (STC) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical) Mechanical Engineering - Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Level 3 T level in Manufacturing Processing and Control (Fitting Assembly Technologies) - Level 3 T Level Design and Development (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) T-Level Design and Development (Mechanical Engineering) HNC in Engineering Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering for England HNC Mechanical Engineering Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Operations) RQF Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical/ Electronic Engineering) (Top-up) BEng (Hons) Engineering (Operations Engineering) (Top-up) BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Top-up)
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Engineering Technician (Mechatronics Maintenance)
Level 6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship

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