what is engineering power point
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Which involve engineering?
Providingwater
Health &medicine
Gadgetsgalore Fashio
n&
beauty
Creatingcars
Solving proble
ms
FoodBuilt
environment
Sports
Engineering is
everywhere…Almost everything you eat, wear, use and
like to do involves engineering.
From everyday things like your mobile,
computer and clothes to medicine, space,
national security and renewable energy
… to tackling climate change, providing
clean drinking water or ensuring sustainable
food supplies.
School subjects lead to
real world engineering
• Maths
• Physics
• Design and
Technology
• Computing
• Chemistry
Design, develop,
produce…Engineering’s about…
• Finding out what people need, developing
ideas and seeing how products can be made
at a good price
• Developing the product on time
and running tests to make sure it’s safe
and reliable
• Producing something that makes our lives
better… whether that’s a new games
console, high-tech sports equipment or
quicker, greener and safer travel
What’s in it for you?
• Loads of different types of roles –
such as:
Design, development, research, buying (engineering
solutions) and management of engineering (projects
and people)
• Opportunities to travel, work in
different environments and meet
interesting people
• Plus the money isn’t bad either…
–For those who go to university, engineering and
technology graduate starting salaries are
approximately 20 % higher than the average
graduate starting salary.
–Engineering technicians also earn, on average,
more than other STEM* technicians – in fact they
top the league table of STEM technician salaries.
*Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Getting into engineering…
Work
SchoolScience
(Physics) Maths D&T
ComputingChemistry
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learnIntermediate / Advanced / Higher
e.g. NVQ / SVQ / BTEC
6th Form/CollegeA levels / IB / Highers (or equivalent)BTEC Level 2 & 3HNC & HNDFoundation Degree
UniversityBachelors (BEng)Masters (MEng)
On the job training
Professional Qualifications…
• Once in work, consider becoming
professionally registered and earn the
right to use letters after your name
• Registration requires a combination of
qualifications and work experience
• Some degree courses are accredited and
will give you a head start
Why I recommend
engineering…
• Being part of a creative process
• Designing solutions to meet
customers’ needs
• Testing and improving technology
• Having a range of roles/ responsibilities
• Working in a team with others
• Doing something different every day
• Earning a good salary
• Having great prospects – we need more
engineers at all levels in the UK
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