Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £38,000Level 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.
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
You could do further training while you work to become an engineering technician or site supervisor. You might specialise in particular industries, like marine engineering, heavy vehicle repair, manufacturing or power generation.
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies L31 course
Courses for this career
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Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies L31 course