Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 6 is the most recognised.
Level 6 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 6)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Aerospace Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) L61 course
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering L61 course
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Where this can take you
You can use your design skills to work across lots of different industries, such as: construction, biomedical engineering, electronics, renewable energy and automotive design. With experience you could become a lead design engineer, project manager or consultant. You can also improve your career opportunities by registering for chartered status with the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).