Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
You could work in any branch of manufacturing, like: vehicles, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, electronics and aerospace. With experience, you could become a lead or senior engineer on projects. You could also work towards incorporated or chartered engineer status with the professional body associated with your branch of engineering. This would give you industry recognition of your skills and knowledge and open up further opportunities for career development.
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering L61 course
Courses for this career
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Level 3
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) L324 courses
- BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) L317 courses
- BTEC Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) L313 courses
- BTEC National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering L33 courses