Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £28,000 to £60,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could: become a principal engineer and project manager, specialise in research and development, such as robotics or semiconductors, provide consultancy services, work in patent law and move into contracts management. You could also register for incorporated or chartered engineer status, which recognises your skills and expertise in the industry.
- HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 4) L42 courses
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering L61 course
Courses for this career
Level 3