Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £25,000 to £45,000Level 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
You could be promoted to supervisor or become an engineering workshop manager. You could also work in welding inspection and quality control. With further training, you may have opportunities to move into: thermal insulation work, building services engineering and engineering design, where you'll draw up pipework installation plans.