Engineering
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What is Engineering?
It's all about being practical and inventive!
Engineers help to create, design and construct a range of different products. These can range from large buildings and vital networks like railways and bridges, to cutting-edge mechanics like aircrafts and robotics.
Engineering is one of Scotland's biggest growth industries and will play a vital role in tackling the biggest challenges we face, from tackling climate change with innovative energy solutions, to making advances in our potential to explore space and learn even more about our galaxy.
Why is it important?
Engineers come up with the designs and concepts we need in order to advance our society and creater better, more efficient solutions to everyday challenges. Without them, our technology simply wouldn't advance!
As Scotland is aiming to achieve a net-zero carbon economy by 2045, Engineers will be vital in coming up with cleaner, greener energy solutions without a decline in the quality of life for our citizens.
Job Examples
Civil Engineer
Design Engineer
Energy Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Sound Engineer
Want to learn more about these job roles?
Click here - Engineering Job Roles
Important to know
In Scotland, the median salary for an Engineer is £32,400
Around 87% of Engineers currently employed require at least one Level 5 Qualification or above.
Around 8,200 new people will be required to fill Engineering roles by 2025.
In 2022, Forth Valley employed around 5,800 Engineers.
The vast majority of Engineering roles are located in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh so you may want to look beyond your local area for opportunities.
Fun Fact
Computer Engineers helped to create the stunning visual effects on display in blockbuster movies such as Jurassic Park, Forrest Gump and Star Wars!
Which subjects are important?
Physics - Nat 5 or above
Maths - Nat 5 or above
English - Nat 5 or above
Technology - Nat 5 or above
To see specific requirements for courses, look at the entry requirement pages on the websites of any colleges or universities that interest you.
Foundation Apprenticeships
You can also start working on a Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering while at school in S5. This involves attending college a couple of days a week during school time and learning practical skills for work in a new environment.
Want to find out more?
Click here - Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering)
What skills do I need?
Problem-Solving
Creativity
Working with Technology
Attention to Detail
Unsure of your own skills?
Try our Skills Explorer Tool and Strengths Tool
Further research
Want to search for job opportunities now?
Check out our Opportunity Bulletins on the Job Opportunities Page or search for opportunities on My World of Work by clicking here:
For more information about how this sector benefits Forth Valley, check out our Regional and Sectoral Skills Assessments by clicking on the links below:
RSA Regional Report - Forth Valley
Sectoral Skills Assessment - Engineering
Any unanswered questions?
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