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ENGINEERING.

9 ORWELL

Do you like solving technical problems?

Are you good at science and maths?

Are you imaginative and creative?

ENGINEERING

You might consider becoming an engineer.

ENGINEERING

WHAT IS AN ENGINEER?

Engineering is the application of science and maths to solve problems.

Engineers figure out how things work and use it to invent, design, and build things to achieve practical goals.

They help develop...

Bridges

Movies

Roads

Planes

Music

Benefits of an engineering career include:

Employability – Engineers are in high demand so graduates can enjoy excellent employment prospects!

Salary – A graduate salary is £24,000 and an experienced engineer can earn up to £80,000 a year.

International opportunities – Many top multinational companies hire for roles all across the globe.

WHY ENGINEERING?

Five GCSEs, including English, Maths and Science.

A Levels or equivalent in Maths and a physical science (Physics, Biology or Chemistry).

STEPS TO BECOME AN ENGINEER

Bachelor of engineering degree (3 years) or a master of engineering degree (4 years). - this is where you chose your specialism!

DID YOU

KNOW?

In 2016, 1.6 million people worked as engineers.

Most of them chose to specialize in electrical (315,870) and civil

engineering (287,800).

CIVIL ENGINEERING

CIVIL

ENGINEER

Civil engineering deals with the design, testing, construction and maintenance of the environment.

Civil engineers can work across environmental, structural and transportation projects.

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Civil Engineers

Civil Engineers can specialize in...

THIS INCLUDES

Railways

Bridges

Roads

Buildings

Water Systems

They...

WHAT DO THEY DO?

  • Undertake site investigations
  • Use computer software for developing designs
  • Complete complex calculations
  • Work with clients and professionals
  • Resolve design and development problems
  • Manage budgets
  • Schedule material, equipment and deliveries
  • Make sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety!
  • Ensure the project runs smoothly and structures are completed on time!

Consulting civil engineer salaries start at around £23,500, rising to £26,500 with two years' experience.

The average basic salary for members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is almost £50,000.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Earliest Example of Civil Engineering Is

the Great Pyramid at Giza

Of all the seven ancient wonders of the world, the

Great Pyramid at Giza is the only one that still

survives, and this is largely due to civil

engineering.

MEET

BRYN NOBLE

MEET

BRYN

SOUND

ENGINEER

Sound engineers play a vital role in the music industry.

Anyone who ever has been to a concert and impressed with the clarity and quality of the music can thank a talented engineer controlling that sound!

SOUND ENGINEERING

Sound engineers are responsible for assembling, operating and maintaining the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound.

They do this by controlling microphones, sound levels, and outputs.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

In addition to the music industry, sound engineers might work in...

Film

INDUSTRIES

Radio

Television

Computer Games

Theatre

Sporting Events

The average salary for a Sound Engineer in United Kingdom is £24,403.

But they can earn up to £33, 000 depending on their experience .

Sound engineering is a competitive industry, where your reputation is important and work experience is essential.

You could volunteer at a local community radio or assist at school with music and theatre events.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MEET

STEPHEN

GUEST SPEAKER

- Church Sound Engineer

"Once I discovered my passion for music and sound engineering I knew work experience is what I needed to develop my skills further"

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