“Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it.” — Sir Henry Royce, Engineer and Car Designer.
Engineering offers some amazing opportunities to make a real difference to our everyday lives. As a key skill that is currently in huge demand, there are some first class training and development paths within some of the major engineering organisations. If you are a good problem solver who’s always aiming to make improvements, a career in engineering can be both challenging and extremely rewarding.
Skills required
Example career options
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Technologies
Entry Level Steps to Motor Vehicle
Fabrication and Welding
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering
Vehicle Accident Repair
Vehicle Accident Repair (DFERT008*)
Vehicle and Accident Repair
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in General Engineering
HNC/HND in General Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship
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