Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £22,000 to £33,000Level 2 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 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering L213 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations L22 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) L21 course
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) L21 course
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) L21 course
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Where this can take you
With further training, you could become an engineering craftsperson or engineering technician. You could also specialise in a particular type of work, for example: CNC machining, fabrication and welding, machinery maintenance and heavy vehicle mechanics.
Courses for this career
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Level 2
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering L213 courses
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations L22 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) L21 course
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) L21 course
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) L21 course