Semta December 2011

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Every business depends on the skills of its workforce to drive productivity and success. Semta works with companies in science, engineering and manufacturing to shape the landscape and provide solutions to meet employers’ needs.

In particular, engineering and manufacturing companies need bright young people so they can grow and grasp opportunities to apply new technologies. Science, manufacturing and engineering companies need 32,000 recruits per year between now and 2016.

With the recent recession and government cuts, it has never been more important to help employers in our sectors recruit the talent they need to succeed. Importantly, employers recognise that young people do not always receive the encouragement to consider a career in science, manufacturing or engineering. So I hope this Guide will be a great showcase for young people, parents and teachers to see all the opportunities our industries have to offer.

Despite the fact that many graduates are struggling to find work, there are opportunities.

As well as the well-established graduate milk round, the annual recruitment programme where employers visit universities, good, hard-working graduates with STEM skills are highly sought after by the science and manufacturing sectors as well as other sectors keen to use their logic and knowledge.

Those wanting to avoid student loans may wish to consider an apprenticeship. Employers are crying out for technical skills which are developed through apprenticeships and these offer an interesting alternative career path for young people looking to work in an exciting industry full of opportunities.

At the recent World Skills event, I was impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment of our young people involved who deserved the outstanding result for our UK entrants on the podium. The competition demonstrated the international calibre of the UK engineering, manufacturing and science students, trainees and apprentices.

I hope this Guide will encourage you to find out more about our Semta sector, the important skills we need and the range of opportunities that are available.

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Are you interested in a career in engineering, science or manufacturing? Read on and find out how Semta helps ensure you develop the right skills to succeed in this important sector.

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“Our aim is to raise the skills levels and competitiveness of our sectors and ensure each sector has the right people with the right skills at the right time.”

Working in engineering and manufacturing can be challenging and exciting. Image courtesy of www.engineeringuk.com, The Big Bang.

Semta (Science, engineering and manufacturing technologies) represents: aerospace, automotive, bioscience, electrical, electronics, maintenance, marine, mathematics, mechanical, metals and engineered metal products.

Science, engineering and manufacturing are strategic UK industries. Our remit is large and important: 130,000 companies and a workforce of 1.7 million make up our ‘footprint’.

UK engineering and science turnover was £257 billion in 2007 (Source: ABI 2007, ONS).

UK engineering exports amounted to £137 billion in 2007: 37% of total UK exports of goods and services (Source: UK Trade in Goods 2007, ONS).

The UK is Europe’s top location for investment in pharmaceutical and

biotechnology research and development.

Our aim Our aim is to raise the skills levels and competitiveness of our sectors and ensure each sector has the right people with the right skills at the right time.

Our work We research and represent employer skills needs to governments and work with those who plan, fund and deliver education and training to raise sector competitiveness.

Every part of the skills agenda is our concern - whether it’s making sure enough suitable college or university courses are on offer, upskilling on the shopfloor or developing managers and leaders. We also work with businesses of all sizes – from the smallest micro-companies to the largest corporations.

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Semta - working with employers Semta aims to address the sector’s skills needs, providing expert support to improve performance and growth.

Every business depends on the skills of its workforce to drive productivity and success. Semta works with companies in its sector to shape the landscape and provide solutions to meet employers’ needs.

Semta is led by employers in each of the sectors it works with. Semta is working with companies of all sizes right now, helping employers develop staff to ensure their business is well placed for future growth and competitiveness. www.semta.org.uk

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Your Talent Your Skills Welcome to Love Science, Engineering & Manufacturing supported by Semta (The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies).

We have produced this Guide to help you find out more about the opportunities in one of our most important sectors in industry. Semta works hard with employers, universities, colleges and schools to make sure young people have all the right skills they need to succeed in the workplace and to drive the industry forward in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

There has never been a more important time for the Science, and Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies sector to develop and retain a talented skills force. With over 75,000 companies and a workforce of over 2 million people it’s clear to see why the UK is Europe’s top location for investment in Bio-Technology and Engineering Research and Development.

With an ageing workforce and a lack of young people studying technology related subjects, it means that significant numbers of skilled individuals will be leaving the industry in the near future, leading to further hard-to-fill vacancies and skills gaps as employers compete for the best talent.

The engineering manufacturing industry across the UK is very broad. It covers areas such as the manufacture of aircraft, ships and leisure boats, satellites, cars and other vehicles, electronics and electrical products, mechanical components such as engines and bearings, all the metal manufactured and precision machined items that hold these products together as well as companies that are involved in the processing and casting of metals.

There are many opportunities in this challenging and fast-moving sector and this Guide is the starting point you need to go and explore all the options which may suit you.

The skills gaps among engineering graduates needs addressing but there are opportunities for good graduates with the right qualifications, attitude and skills. In addition, many employers are now focusing on training through Apprenticeships.

Whatever your route, you can be part of this exciting and challenging workforce.

Isabel Appio Editor

isabel@talentmedia.org.

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Overview The aerospace sector covers the manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft and their maintenance, repair and overhaul. Companies dealing with maintenance, repair and overhaul are very diverse. They range from small specialist workshops to large international companies looking at the design, manufacture and maintenance of integrated systems.

The industry also covers the manufacture of a range of aircraft and spacecraft such as satellites, as well as the manufacture of essential mechanical and electrical components such as rotors on helicopters, avionics (aircraft electrical systems) and jet engines. The sector also includes companies that employ people to maintain, repair and overhaul aircraft.

These MRO companies as they are known, are very diverse, ranging from small specialist workshops carrying out

repairs, to large international companies looking at design, manufacture and maintenance of integrated systems such as the electronics, hydraulics or engine components.

Many people seeking a career in the sector may only consider working on the maintenance and overhaul of aircraft where there are limited jobs available, when in fact there are a broad range of interesting roles in companies that are involved in the development, design, testing, assembly and manufacture of the many components.

Key facts The UK’s aerospace and defence industries are key players in world markets. They make a major contribution to the UK economy through manufacturing and research into new technologies.

The UK has a strong aerospace research and development base with particular expertise in aerodynamics. This allows

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the UK to play a leading role in wing, engine, weapon and rotor design within international consortia.

The UK aerospace industry has over 700 work place sites, with up to 400 maintenance, repair and overhaul sites.

The aerospace industry has a tradition of high-level skills requirement: over 30% of employees are educated to degree standard or equivalent; more than 11% are involved in research and development.

Where can I work?

There are a wide range of career options across the aerospace industry including the maintenance and assembly of large components such as aircraft wings or landing gear or someone may be employed at a company that carries out maintenance and safety checking of particular aircraft components.

These skilled craft jobs such

“The UK’s aerospace and defence industries are key players in world markets. They make a major contribution to the UK economy through manufacturing and research into new technologies.” as welding, toolmaking and maintenance require people who have background, knowledge and experience in problem solving, practical skills and expertise in using a range of tools, equipment and machinery as well as being able to interpret drawings and diagrams.

Roles for science and engineering technicians are often difficult to fill for employers since often they require people not only with practical expertise and training but with a thorough understanding of mathematics and science having studied at HNC/HND level.

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Professional occupations such as mechanical engineer, aerospace engineer and design engineer will be people whose studies have usually involved a university degree although graduates in other disciplines such as aeronautical engineering or physics may also be recruited into professional occupations

in the transport equipment industry.

Other roles within the sector will involve all the people needed to manage and run the business including sales and marketing, departmental and team managers, product development, accounts and stores people.

The Future The focus will be on skills for innovation and new product delivery. There will be more demand for professional engineers and technicians.

The supply of young people will be insufficient to meet skills needs. Employers will need to upskill and develop those already in the workforce and redeploy them to best utilise their skills.

The aerospace industry is at the forefront in developing new technologies including: •

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Replacement of pneumatic and hydraulic systems with electrical equivalents

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Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs)

The demand for 800-seater airliners, next generation space shuttles and stealth aircraft will ensure that technology continues to develop. The industry’s pursuit of Process Excellence is set to increase productivity and maintain the position of UK aerospace within the global supply chain.

Process Excellence is a system for improving the way a company operates. It is applied across the whole product lifecycle from initial concept, through to design, development, manufacturing, service and maintenance.

This practice will make a significant contribution to growth and innovation.

As automated manufacturing and other new technologies emerge, aerospace companies will need a larger proportion of their workforce to have higher-level skills.

Fly-by-wire and optical fibre technology

Winner of the Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award Rachael Hoyle, 21, has used her Apprenticeship to help her employer and to help promote apprenticeships at home and around the world. Rachael completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Aerospace Engineering and has now secured a fulltime position in the Structural Engineering department at BAE Systems. She has taken full responsibility for running a crucial package of work that helped secure a big project for the company.

Rachael says: “I feel that the work I have been involved with in the community here and abroad has promoted a positive image of Apprenticeships while helping to inspire other young people to take up a career in engineering.

“If I’m honest, I didn’t always want to be an engineer or work with aircraft, and as my schooling drew to a close, I felt so unsure of what the future held. I looked into Apprenticeships and other courses, and what clinched the Apprenticeship for me was the fact that I could go and begin a career, learning from people who are experts in their own right. I felt I could get involved in real work while applying my favourite subjects, like physics and maths, and continuing to learn.”

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he automotive sector covers the manufacture of motor vehicle bodies, engines, components and accessories. It also includes the manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers.

Most people who work in the UK’s automotive sector work for companies that supply vehicle manufacturers rather than manufacture vehicles. This makes the UK unique in the European automotive industry.

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The UK ranks second in the world for premium car production.

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Other UK strengths in the global sector are motorsport and automotive design engineering.

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Six global groups account for over 80% of world car production.

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Five groups dominate the world market for trucks and buses.

Where can I work?

The automotive manufacturing sector accounts for over half the transport equipment sector.

Aerospace represents the majority of the remainder.

There are a wide range of career options within the automotive manufacturing sector these include labouring and machine operator jobs as well as job roles on the production line

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fitting components as a car or large component for a car or other vehicle is assembled.

The sector employs many people working in skilled craft jobs such as welding, toolmaking and maintenance who have background, knowledge and experience in problem solving, practical skills and expertise in using a range of tools, equipment and machinery as well as being able to interpret drawings and diagrams.

Roles for science and engineering technicians are often difficult to fill for employers since often they require people not only with practical expertise and training but with a thorough understanding of mathematics and science having studied at HNC/HND level.

Professional occupations such as mechanical engineer, and design engineer will be people whose studies have usually involved a university degree although graduates in other disciplines such as aeronautical engineering or physics may also be recruited into professional occupations in the automotive industry.

Other roles within the automotive sector will involve all the people needed to manage and run the business including sales and marketing, departmental and team managers, product development, accounts, stores people, people that package or prepare the vehicles for delivery and those

that ensure that everything operates efficiently with the minimum amount of waste and cost.

The future Key growth markets include: •

Engine and powertrain

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Hybrid, electric and alternatively fuelled vehicles

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Advanced software, sensors, electronics and telematics

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Advanced structures and materials

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Design and manufacturing processes

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Vehicle technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated and suppliers are under pressure to take more responsibility for research and development. Innovative production technology and control techniques are becoming increasingly important as a source of competitive advantage.

“The UK ranks second in the world for premium car production.”

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he electrical sector covers companies that manufacture a wide range of products which include:

37,000 people to replace those retiring or leaving their jobs between 2005 and 2014.

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The electrical equipment sector is characterised by small firms: 71% of sites employ between 1 and 10 people.

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electric motors, generators and transformers

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electricity distribution and control apparatus, insulated wire and cable

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Managers account for 26% of all employment in the sector (42,400 employed).

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office machinery: photocopiers, cash registers and computer equipment

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television and radio receivers, sound or video recording equipment

Skilled craftspeople who have completed a trade apprenticeship make up 19% of the workforce.

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18% Of sites have skills gaps.

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14% Of sites have hard-tofill vacancies.

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An annual growth rate in employment of - 0.7% Is predicted for the sector.

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119,800 People are employed in the electrical equipment sector.

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The sector needs over

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Where can I work?

There are a wide range of career options within the electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing sectors these include skilled craft jobs such as maintenance engineers who have background, knowledge and experience in problem solving, practical skills and expertise in electronics and electrical circuitry and installation.

Professional occupations such as electronics engineer, and design engineer will be people whose studies have usually involved a university degree.

The technician and professional engineering roles are important in these sectors since they are fast moving and competitive industries relying on the latest research, testing, design and development.

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering The first Electrical Engineering department in England, founded in 1885.

Staff and Student Numbers - 290 Undergraduates, 33 Academics, 80 undergraduate places are available each year.

Electronic Engineers take the pure concepts of science and make them into applications that change the world like smart phones, tablet computers, medical electronic implants, 3D displays and the Internet. Being an engineer is challenging, rewarding and varied.

As a leading research-orientated department you will be taught by people at the forefront of their field of research.

Teaching is carried out by a mixture of lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials.

In the first year tutorial groups of six or fewer meet twice weekly with a staff member. First and second year students have a tutor for tutorials. In the third and fourth years, each student receives individual supervision from their project supervisor.

Engineering at UCL provides some of the most innovative teaching of any engineering centre in Europe. Everyone at UCL Engineering is encouraged to use their energy and creativity to the full – to change thinking, to change lives, to change the world.

What’s student life like at one of the world’s top universities?

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Academically challenging programmes emphasising the fundamentals of the subject.

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We aim to enhance your communication and presentation skills and build your project skills.

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We have excellent links with many industrial partners, who come in to give guest lectures and offer prizes, sponsorship, internships and job opportunities to our students.

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Flexibility between our various degree programmes up to the end of the second year.

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Teaching carried out through a combination of lectures, practical laboratory sessions, tutorials and ‘scenario-based’ learning where, twice each term, you apply the knowledge obtained in the lectures to solve real problems.

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A wide range of career options open to graduates within the global electronics industry and also within financial and city institutions.

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Cosmopolitan student intake – the mix of cultures is one of the great benefits of studying at UCL. It fosters international professional relationships and leads to long lasting friendships.

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lectronics is one of the principal branches of electrical engineering and electronics companies include those that are involved in the business of creating, designing, producing and selling electronic systems, components and equipment such as semiconductors, communications technology, consumer electronics,

computers and other IT equipment.

The UK electronics industry is worth approximately £23 billion a year and is now the fifth largest in the world in terms of production. The majority of electronics employers are small, with 91% of all UK sites employing fewer than 50 people.

Only 2% of all UK electronics sites employ 200 people or more

Electronics is one of the principal branches of electrical engineering and is in the business of creating, designing, producing and selling electronic systems, components and equipment.The electronics manufacturing sector covers the manufacture of electronic components including semiconductors, communications technology, consumer electronics, computers and other IT equipment. It also includes

“Employers also need more technicians with good technical skills combined with team leadership and forward-planning skills. Skills required for the future include entrepreneurial skills, production planning skills and supply chain management skills.”

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companies with major research and development or manufacturing bases.

the manufacture of electronic instrumentation and control equipment.

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The UK electronics industry is worth approximately £23 billion a year and is now the fifth largest in the world in terms of production.

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The UK leads the world production of fibre optic systems and components.

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The majority of electronics employers are small, with 91% of all UK sites employing fewer than 50 people.

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The UK is a centre for global electronics development

The UK is home to 40% of Europe’s semiconductor design houses.

flat screens will continue. The demand for products such as DVD writers, set-top boxes, digital TVs, home cinema packages and digital cameras will drive this sector.

People and skills

Future outlook The industry is fast moving.

It will continue to be highly competitive, characterised by moves towards high performance and lean working.

Automotive electronics will be a major growth leader, as demand for greater comfort, engine efficiency and safety increases the electronic content of cars.

Consumer electronics can expect a boost. Here the replacement of cathode ray tube displays by

The skills mix in the electronics workforce is changing.There is a greater need for professional engineers to work in design, research and development.

Employers also need more technicians with good technical skills combined with team leadership and forward-planning skills. Skills required for the future include entrepreneurial skills, production planning skills and supply chain management skills.

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Overview

Key Facts

he marine sector includes companies that employ people involved in designing, developing, building and maintaining large cargo ships, ferries, warships, and fishing boats. It also includes companies that construct floating and submersible drilling platforms, barges and floating docks. There have been several commissions from the MOD for large ships and the UK also has strengths with the many companies involved in the manufacture of pleasure and sporting boats such as sail and motor boats, canoes and inflatables. People employed to maintain and repair these types of boat are also covered by the marine sector. Together these industries have an estimated 56,000 direct employees and contribute more than £1.9bn to GDP.

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Shipbuilding and Ship Repair including Submarines

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The merchant shipyards in the UK are expanding their business in ship repair and refit.

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A market in converting former naval and fishing craft into superyachts is developing.

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Boatbuilding and Boat Repair

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Yacht building is a thriving high-export sector.

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UK yacht builders compete against strong international players and strive to win an increasing share of a growing world market.

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Some UK powerboat builders export more than 90% of production.

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There are new and growing opportunities and serious challenges for companies in the sector to increase productivity and become more competitive.

The worldwide leisure marine industry is expanding and the UK is well placed to benefit from this. The skills required to utilise cutting-edge technology alongside superb craftsmanship

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The UK has a number of world-class marine equipment manufacturers seeking to strengthen their position in export markets.

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UK suppliers of marine equipment and services for large vessels have an annual turnover of £1.7bn of which 62% is exported. This market comprises commercial seagoing vessels, warships, naval auxiliaries, larger yachts and large workboats.

are key to winning a greater market share for the UK. Demand for offshore oil platforms and supply vessels shows signs of strong growth in Africa, Asia and North America. Oil and gas prices are high and new activity is likely in the North Sea. These factors could keep the marine equipment market buoyant in the UK in the medium term and allow UK yards to compete.

People and Skills The sector needs multidisciplined craftspeople to provide specific technical skills at Level 3 and above. There is a demand for ‘work-ready’ graduates with relevant degrees who have what it takes to move sector companies forward. They include naval architects and marine electrical engineers capable of using the latest technology and materials in design.

New and emerging jobs There are many areas of future development in the marine sector in the field of large shipbuilding, leisure craft industries and wave energy development. New jobs are likely to emerge for skilled managers and professional engineers capable of good project management and the ability to coordinate design, technology, delivery and support globally.

Roles for multidisciplinary engineers, materials specialists and engineering technicians capable of using a range of specialist software are likely to emerge. The new developments are likely to include research and development into new fuel sources for ships and boats such as biomass as well as the use of renewable energy systems such as photo voltaic power.

It is expected that there will

be greater use of advanced materials for example self cleaning composite materials or coatings on the boat hulls.

Another growth area for the sector is the design and development of autonomous or remote controlled unmanned marine vehicles that can have applications in surveying the sea bed for offshore rigs and also for protection against theft or terrorism for example. There is also likely to be a need for engineers with a knowledge and understanding of power generation from sources such as wave energy.

As with most modern engineering manufacture, in addition to the development of the vehicles themselves there will be developments in the design and manufacturing processes to make material and energy use more efficient, minimise waste and reduce the time taken to get a new product from the idea stage to manufacture and sales.

“There is a demand for ‘work-ready’ graduates with relevant degrees who have what it takes to move sector companies forward. They include naval architects and marine electrical engineers capable of using the latest technology and materials in design.”

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Overview The mechanical equipment manufacturing sector include companies involved in the manufacture of turbines, such as jet aircraft engines, gears and compressors, known as machinery for the production and use of mechanical power, machine tools like lathes and milling machines used in factories and toolrooms, weapons and ammunition, and companies involved in manufacturing domestic appliances such as washing machines. The mechanical sector covers companies that manufacture a wide range of machinery and equipment that is used in many industries which include:

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machinery for the production and use of mechanical power – for example steam or gas turbines, marine engines and their components

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pumps, taps, valves, compressors and components such as bearings and gears

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weapons such as tanks and other fighting vehicles and ammunition

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machine tools and machinery used in the manufacture of domestic and industrial products

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The mechanical equipment sector, more than any other sector that Semta

Building Renewable Skills Newcastle College’s new Energy Academy, a hub for the energy industry, is initially specialising in offshore wind and wind technologies and offers skills and training to the renewable energies sector. It provides a centre of expertise for those seeking to develop their career in some of the major growing priority sectors in the UK. The Energy Academy is being developed in partnership with Shepherd Offshore Group as part of the continued investment to create a world-class manufacturing, training and R&D centre on the North Bank of the Tyne.

Facilities in the 20,000 sq ft centre include a full 5 axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine, Welding workshops and an autoclave pressurising apparatus related to manufacture, assembly and maintenance of offshore wind turbines.

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Apprenticeships A wide range of engineering foundation degrees with vocational training Industry specific training Bespoke training courses.

the positive impact we can have on their business.

How will my business benefit from higher skills training?

There are many ways in which your business can benefit, here are just a few of them:

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Keep up with industry developments – employees gain new knowledge and understanding Meet the needs of your organisation by giving your employees a broader range of skills.

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We work with over 1000 employers across the north east because they value and believe in our expertise and training and

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As one of the largest colleges in the UK we offer a huge variety of qualifications and courses for school leavers, undergraduate, part time and postgraduate study.

volume, low value work will keep moving overseas and demand for higherlevel skills will increase.

Where can I work?

represents, depends on the success of other industries. Segments of the mechanical equipment sector are integral parts of supply chains as subcontractors for the aerospace, automotive and shipbuilding sectors.

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The sector needs over 67,000 people to replace those retiring or leaving their jobs up until 2014.

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The mechanical equipment sector is characterised by small firms: 73% of sites employ between 1 and 10 people.

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Skilled craftspeople who have completed a trade apprenticeship make up 30% of the workforce.

24% Of people working in the sector hold a qualification at s/nvq level 4 or above. This is below the average for all sectors in the uk.

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20% Of sites have hard-tofill vacancies.

Future outlook The need to engage in lean manufacturing techniques to improve productivity and competitiveness is a key challenge to the sector. As customers at the top of the supply chain demand better quality, lower costs and on-time delivery, mechanical equipment manufacturers will be forced to adopt process improvements.

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Focusing on added value.

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Batch rather than mass production.

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Separating the design and marketing of products from production.

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These will all give rise to skills changes in the next two or three years. High

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There are a wide range of career options within the mechanical equipment manufacturing sector these include labouring and machine operator jobs as well as job roles on the production line fitting components to products such as turbines or mechanical engine components as they are assembled.

The sector employs many people working in skilled craft jobs such as welding, toolmaking and maintenance who have background, knowledge and experience in problem solving, practical skills and expertise in using a range of tools, equipment and machinery as well as being able to interpret drawings and diagrams.

Roles for science and engineering technicians are often difficult to fill for employers since often they require people not only with practical expertise and training but with a thorough understanding of mathematics and science having studied at HNC/HND level. People in these occupations may be involved in working on research and development activities with professional engineers to solve problems, use new technology and materials and improve current manufacturing methods.

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Overview Today the metals industry is at the forefront of making a difference to the modern world through the products, services and solutions it offers. Research developments in the molecular structure of the materials and manufacturing processes have led to their extended use in modern buildings, vehicles, engines and turbines that as well as having applications in the aircraft industry, help to harness the energy of wind and waves and essentially power such things as generators.

Often when metals are considered, it is usually the casting and large-scale metal processing industries that first spring to mind. Whilst these are very important areas for

employment and manufacturing in the UK, other manufacturing takes place of components and products such as the filaments in light-bulbs, pigments in ceramics, components in portable telephones, alloying agents in special steels as well as aluminium packaging such as drinks cans.

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The metals and engineered metal products sector covers the following activities:

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production, processing and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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production and casting of forgings

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Key Facts Metals play a key role in many sectors of the economy.

The sector is around twice the size of the UK’s automotive sector.

With an annual turnover of £38 billion, the sector contributes £15 billion of extra value to the UK economy – equivalent to 10% of all UK manufacturing.

Where can I work?

There are a wide range of career options within the metals sector.

Options include labouring and machine operator jobs as well as skilled craft jobs such as welding, toolmaking and maintenance for people who have background, knowledge and experience in problem solving, practical skills and

expertise in using a range of tools, equipment and machinery as well as being able to interpret drawings and diagrams.

Roles for science and engineering technicians are often difficult to fill for employers since often they require people not only with practical expertise and training but with a thorough understanding of mathematics and science having studied at HNC/HND level.

Professional occupations such as mechanical engineer, design engineer and manufacturing production manager will be people whose studies have usually involved a university degree although graduates in other disciplines such as metallurgy or physics may often be recruited into professional occupations in the metals industry.

Other roles within the sector will involve all the people needed to design, test and develop new products and manufacturing methods as well as those that manage and run the business.

These roles would include sales and marketing, departmental and team managers, product development, accounts, stores people, people that package or prepare the products for delivery.

Future Outlook Metals production is a worldwide growth sector and is predicted to increase by 1-1.5% per annum over the next 20 years. Ability to add value and eliminate waste are major challenges that face the sector into the future. Sector employers have identified innovation and technology transfer as key strategic drivers that will affect their future success..

“Employers have said that they need high-quality new people coming into the sector. They are looking for good school and college leavers to train through apprenticeships and other recognised training schemes.”

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People and skills To lead that change at the technical level the sector needs high-quality engineers. Better management and leadership skills are also needed at a strategic and operational level.

To meet the challenges of new technology employers need to boost their skills levels and there is a greater need for people able to work flexibly. Employers have said that they need high-quality new people coming into the sector. They are looking for good school and college leavers to train through apprenticeships and other recognised training schemes. Good quality metallurgists and engineers are in short supply but are critical to the sector.

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he Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) has announced the winners of its 2011 Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards, with Captain Charlotte Joyce, Aircraft Engineering Officer, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps named Young Woman Engineer of the Year.

The awards were presented by TV presenter, model and musician Myleene Klass, at a glittering awards ceremony held at IET London: Savoy Place. The Awards, made up of three coveted prizes, seeks to recognise the very best female engineers under the age of 30 working in the UK today and aims to inspire others to enter the profession.

As Young Woman Engineer of the Year, Charlotte received a trophy and a cheque for one thousand pounds and will act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the industry.

Charlotte was recognised for her work in supplying airworthy battle winning helicopters on worldwide operations and leading soldiers in dangerous and challenging environments, from Afghanistan to Libya.

Winning Women

The IET Deputy President, Professor Andy Hopper said, “The recognition of these women who have entered the industry through a variety of routes and secured a strong future for themselves will hopefully inspire other young women to strive for more and consider engineering as worthwhile career,

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particularly during a time when the future may appear uncertain for a lot of young people. Each finalist is a shining industry example and I offer my sincere congratulations to them all.”

challenge each day, whether it be restoring airworthiness following battle damage in the desert of Afghanistan, to investigating saline corrosion whilst embarked at sea off the coast of Libya.

The ceremony was made possible by the generous support and sponsorship of BP, E-ON, GCHQ, Intel, National Grid, NICEIC, The Royal Air Force, RS Components, Selex Galileo, Siemens and Transport for London.

Natasha Carpenter, Advanced Apprentice, Cable & Wireless Worldwide

Charlotte Joyce, Aircraft Engineering Officer, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps.

Winner - IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award A career in engineering has allowed Charlotte to combine her interest in technology and the way we interact with our surroundings with driven, intelligent personnel to make a change.

Charlotte supplies airworthy battle winning helicopters on world-wide operations and leads professional engineering soldiers in dangerous and challenging environments. Charlotte revels in meeting a different engineering

Winner - Special Recognition Award sponsored by Intel Natasha was working as a Legal Secretary and was always the person people turned to for help with a new phone or computer.

As such Natasha wanted to know how it all worked and decided to embark on an apprenticeship on Telecoms. Juggling the responsibility of managing a family as a single mother with her apprenticeship commitments, Natasha has achieved great success in her career to date winning a number of certificates and awards.

“Charlotte was recognised for her work in supplying airworthy battle winning helicopters on worldwide operations and leading soldiers in dangerous and challenging environments, from Afghanistan to Libya.”

Jamie-Leigh Clayton, Assistant Signalling Design Engineer, Invensys Rail Ltd

Winner - Special Merit.

Jamie-Leigh left school after her first year of A Levels and started a three year apprenticeship with Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd (now Invensys Rail Ltd) in railway signalling design.

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Jamie Leigh Clayton

Sophie Ley

Natasha Carpenter

Having completed her apprenticeship scheme in September 2010 Jamie became an Assistant Signalling Designer and carried on her role within the Victoria Line upgrade. She has since gained

by IRSE Signalling Designer Licence and qualified as Engineering Technician in April 2011 when she was the first Invensys apprentice to be awarded EngTech registration through the IET.

About IET Awards & Scholarships The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is a world-leading professional organisation, sharing and advancing knowledge to promote science, engineering and technology across the world. Part of its remit is promoting, recognising and rewarding excellence and it does this through four awards programmes: The Ambition Awards, Achievement Awards, Innovation Awards and Young Woman Engineer Awards.

Sophie Lay, Systems Engineer, GE Aviation Systems Cheltenham (BEIGE DRESS) Another of this year’s youngest finalists, Sophie secured a place on the GE Aviation Systems’ Graduate Development Programme following her studies. During the programme, Sophie worked in the Controllers and Interface Products team on distributed computing systems.

Sophie is now leading systems engineering activities to develop a new, distributed computing unit for a demonstrator aircraft.

The IET Ambition Awards programme includes a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, competitions and travel awards encouraging young people to enter the engineering and technology profession and providing financial support throughout university. For more information, please visit:

Laura Chapman, Apprentice, MBDA, Stevenage Currently a third year Engineering Apprentice at MBDA, Laura is in the process of completing ten placements across the company. The youngest finalist this year, the 20 year old secured a role at MBDA after achieving top marks at A Level. A year ahead of colleagues in her intake Laura has now been given the opportunity to study for a degree in engineering.

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arcus Nelson’ biggest ambition was to become a DJ. But since taking part in the Generating Genius programme he has explored his love of science presented to the Vice-President of Shell on robotics of watched live brain surgery and learnt how to clone a pineapple.

He is now studying at Bristol University and is well on his way fulfilling his dream of becoming a Scientist.

I was brought up on an estate in south-east London. I lived with my mother, step-dad and five siblings. I didn’t have the best relationship with my father growing up. Due to a complex past, my sister and I would visit him in a contact centre once every one or two weeks. I remember feeling quite confused and upset during these times but I used school as a haven for my mind to escape. I had a particular thirst for maths, where I excelled by always asking for more difficult problems to solve mentally. I left with the highest results in my school and looked

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forward to learning more.

My secondary school wasn’t the best-behaved. Most of my classes were disrupted and I found it hard to focus as I too began to fool around in lessons with my friends. Towards the end of my first year though, I received an application form from my head of year for the project ‘Generating Genius’.

The project was a five year plan that’s goal was to nurture and mould young, underprivileged African-Caribbean boys into scientists. At the time, becoming a research scientist wasn’t at the

At the time, becoming a research scientist wasn’t at the top of my to-do list.

Although I was interested in science, my dream was to become a DJ. Simply because it sounded cool!

top of my to-do list. Although I was interested in science, my dream was to become a DJ. Simply because it sounded cool! After a period of reluctance I figured it was a great opportunity and decided to apply.

A few months pass and much to my surprise I was short-listed to the interview stages, where forty of us battled for a place on the programme. The interview felt more like an interrogation with four dragons breathing down my neck.

To make matters worse Channel 4 was there to televise the whole process, as if there wasn’t enough pressure! I remember being asked very abstract and challenging questions involving science that I hadn’t yet encountered. The process was rigorous and I didn’t feel very confident about claiming a spot on the programme, as everyone there seemed so smart! I waited patiently for a letter with the decision to whether I had been chosen or not.

After a long and anxious wait, I was over the moon to hear that I was chosen to be one of the ten boys on Generating Genius.

Summer arrives and I was off to Jamaica. Our first year entailed a four-week trip to the University of the West Indies. We stayed on the campus as if we were students and attended classes

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ranging from physical chemistry to marine biology. It felt like we were on another planet for two reasons. We weren’t copying out of a science textbook and it wasn’t raining! It was the first time we had the freedom and equipment to actually see real science comes alive. Although most people come to Jamaica for a holiday we definitely did not. Every morning we were made to run for two miles and even worked until 8pm some nights. Apart from the beaches, my highlights were definitely cloning a pineapple in biotechnology and watching live brain surgery. They were such enriching and invaluable experiences that your average twelve year old can only dream of.

The project attracted a lot of attention. I remember my friends telling me that they heard me on the radio, and others saying they spotted me in newspapers. I have been on television three times including an interview on ITV. I was recognised by everyone in school

and by people on the streets. It was as if I had gained celebrity status based on my successes rather than faults or crimes, which is a nice change for a boy from Lewisham. Although it wasn’t cool to be a scientist from where I was from I was respected in school, possibly because I had a four inch afro!

I do remember some friends being slightly envious of me as I had so much to write on my personal statement, whereas they had nothing.

Generating Genius has made me a more confident and well-rounded person. I have also developed a real interest in science and appreciate its applications. It has definitely kept me from falling off the rails through my school career by giving me a goal and healthy competition. None of the boys on the project wanted to have to tell each other that we had failed an exam. We became very competitive but maintained a strong relationship throughout the project.

We visited several universities including, Imperial College, Oxford and Leeds where we participated in a range of tasks. We spent three weeks at Imperial College and looked at

chemiluminescence, robotics and malaria. Each week we would have a task involving one of the three topics and form a presentation based on our work to a panel of judges.

The highlight was working on malaria with actual post graduate researchers, where we looked at real life solutions to malaria in Mozambique. I also enjoyed presenting my work and ideas on robotics and programming to the VicePresident of Shell. Every week posed an increased level of importance and pressure.

The boys on the project and I have also presented work at the Royal Academy of Engineering, Google and more. All of these experiences are important to me as I know not many people get such opportunities. They have given me confidence and the attitude that I can achieve whatever I want in life.

Over the years I visited numerous universities with Generating Genius where we were pushed and exposed to a new branch of science on every trip. We developed our presentation skills and our ability to pitch ideas confidently and concisely. I became more and more interested in science

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and it quickly became my strongest and favourite subject in school. It was only natural that I would pick the sciences and maths for my A-levels.

My personal statement for uni was jam-packed full of extracurricular, science related activities I had taken part in on the project over the years. I applied to study Biochemistry at five Russell group universities and was given an offer from all of them.

I have just started my degree at the University of Bristol and I am looking forward to delving deeper into the vast and intricate subject that isBiochemistry Generating Genius is a charity that takes talented students aged 12-16 from a diverse background who have a passion and instinct for science and technology.They are trained at the highest level in research, lecturing and mentoring and eventually go on to talk to their peers, their schools and communities about their experience. The key objective is to provide a pipeline for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access Higher Education. Marcus Nelson

Whether it is media images, pressure from friends or inappropriate advice, young women often don’t consider someof the most interesting and best paid jobs. The WISE Campaign believes that girls should be given the option to choose from the widest variety of career options and not be limited by outdated thinking.

WISE – Women Science, Engineering and Construction encourages girls and young women to think about their futures in a different way. By injecting colour and creativity into the career options of science, technology, engineering and construction, we helpwomen into well-paid jobs

which can change the world!

We do this by listening to girls and understandingtheir concerns, then communicating these messages to the wider world.

WISE takes a creative approach by injecting inspiration into these career opportunities,offering innovative models, tools and approachesto engage and support young women.

WISE Up! Women are still massively under-represented in science, engineering, technology and construction-based careers at all levels. Only 7% of professional engineers are female, and just 14% of science, engineering

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and technology managers are female. Why not think about a career in science, engineering, technology and construction?

Here are some facts: The uk economy needs over half a million new it and telecoms professionals in the next five years It is predicted that over the period 2007 – 2017, the manufacturing sector will need to recruit an additional 587,000 people to meet the replacement demand 45% of employers are currently having difficulty recruiting stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) staff, risingto almost 59% expecting difficulty in the next few years

Studying stem related subjects leads to a wide range of career opportunities.

More importantly, stem graduates tend to have higher earnings than non-stem graduates!

Visit the wise campaign’s website (www.wisecampaign.org.uk ) where you can browse through a range of resources: Wise ‘mind maps’ where you can see the wide range of careers you could pursue within stem.

Have a look at our range of online magazines, and our brand new comic book, ‘postcards from the future’, to give you a glimpse of the wealth of opportunities stem careers have to offer.

If you’re interested in stem, but not sure where to start? Why don’t you read about the ‘inspirational women’ to find out about what they are doing in their careers and get an idea of just a few exciting things you could be doing with science, technology, engineering or maths www.wisecampaign.org.uk

Your questions answered…..

Why do we do it?

When girls avoid subjects like Physics, Engineering, Construction and IT, it means that some of the brightest minds and best skills are lost to these employment sectors.

Despite success in both science and maths at GCSE, there is increasing evidence that girls feel that there is little relevance in careers in these areas and that ‘they can do it, but wouldn’t want to be it’

What does the WISE Campaign do?

WISE - Women into Science, Engineering and Construction works with industry and education to engage girls and attract them into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers.

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Girls Allowed A

national Apprenticeship campaign encourages more young females to enter the exciting and rewarding world of engineering and manufacturing A growing number of females are now forging careers in engineering through Apprenticeships and the National Apprenticeship Service is working with training providers and employers to encourage more women to take this route.

West Nottinghamshire College in Mansfield is hoping to recruit 150 female engineering apprentices by next March 2012. The college will be

holding industry and enterprise days to raise the profile of engineering careers among females. Successful females from engineering careers will act as role models.

Leanne Cooke who has worked for tram operator Nottingham Express Transit (NET) since last August, said more females should consider following in her footsteps. She is currently working towards an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in engineering and said: “I was the only women to be taken on at the time. I’m now enjoying a career where I can progress and I’ve seen other woman in engineering roles I can aspire to.”

Another provider championing

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females in engineering is Middleborough based training organisation the TTE Technical Training Group. Its female engineering forum hosts a number of events, including the aptly named ‘Girls Allowed’, which are designed to help increase awareness of Apprenticeships as a valid and high quality route into an engineering career for females.

One of Teesside’s leading business woman and trailblazer for the region’s process industry is Jane Atkinson, Vice President Utilities Operations at Sembcorp UK, she said: “Things are changing with more women coming into the industry. Young women now see this as an industry with good earning

“People’s perceptions of the industry have also changed. We need good people with great problem solving, trouble shooting and computer skills and with the growth of renewable sector, engineering is definitely becoming more sexy – it’s an exciting industry that people want to be a part of.” potential and role models are starting to emerge which means girls are thinking ‘if they can do it, so can I.’ “People’s perceptions of the industry have also changed.

We need good people with great problem solving, trouble shooting and computer skills and with the growth of renewable sector, engineering is definitely becoming more sexy – it’s an exciting industry that people want to be a part of.”

When Jane started out in the industry the sites she worked on didn’t even have a ladies toilet or women’s overall. That infrastructure is now in place which makes things easier. But Jane says there is still work to be done to boost the number of female workers in the engineering sector.

“Only 6% of my workforce are woman, but things are changing. Awareness of what the industry can offer is getting

down to school level. We have some terrific female apprentices on site now – young people who aren’t afraid to stand up in front of a room full of people and spread the word about the sector they’re working in and that’s wonderful to see.”

Visit http:// engineeringadvice. apprenticeships.org.uk/ and apprenticeships.org.uk for more information.

Apprenticeships :: Full-time :: Part-time :: Higher Education

Shaping the Future of Technology Learn in the vibrant, new state-of-the-art facilities at East Surrey College Choose from a wide selection of subject areas and learning options including courses in Engineering & Electronics, Construction, Vehicle Maintenance & Technology

View courses and Open Events online at www.esc.ac.uk

East Surrey College, Gatton Point, London Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 2JX

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New courses launched for 2011/12 !

Britain’s Got Talent You don’t have to sing or dance to make a mark with your talent. Britain needs new stars to save the planet, build the next big invention and explore the outer reaches of space

Why We Need More Talent Graduates in science, technology, engineering and maths will be vital. But most of all we need passionate men and women full of new ideas who want to leave their mark on the world and make it a better place to live.

We want Britain to continue to lead the world in manufacturing and engineering. You, the next generation of talent, are the key to this success.

A career in engineering or manufacturing could help you to:

The next generation of engineering and manufacturing experts need to be able to understand how the world works. An environmental engineer needs to understand anthropology. A security engineer has to understand the behaviour of hackers and a gas engineer has to be aware of the long-term economic impact of their decision.

Make a difference, by changing how people experience the world

A career in engineering and manufacturing is not just for men that like to wear white coats and hard hats. There are a huge range of ways that you could find a fulfilling career in engineering or manufacturing that will help you to achieve your potential.

Be part of teams working on providing new alternative energy sources or developing environmentally-friendly food production.

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Change the World

Leave your mark, by finding new ways for people to interact with each other and the environment

Challenge Yourself Help find solutions to some of today’s most pressing problems

Seize the challenge, and take up a career that is demanding but also extremely creative and exciting

Get Around Learn transferable skills that can be used around the world Experience working in a wide range of environments, one day might be spent in a laboratory and the next in a skyscraper Work within a great variety of different industries fashion to construction, there is no limit

Earn a great salary Salaries in manufacturing can be £80,000 per year plus Engineers and physical scientists earn over £230,000 more over their working lifetime compared to a non-graduate On average an engineer has a graduate premium 8 times higher than an arts graduate Click here to discover more about why Britain needs you…. www.talent2030.org

“We want Britain to continue to lead the world in manufacturing and engineering.

You, the next generation of talent, are the key to this success.”

CASE STUDY

Talent at Work The engineering and manufacturing sector is one of the most important sectors in global industry.

Here’s how three women are making their mark…..

Maggie Aderin-Pocock Space Scientist and Science Communicator Inspiration Ever since Maggie was a child she wanted to get into space. Although this dream has never been realised, she feels as though she is currently doing the next best thing by building instrumentation that goes out into space.

Challenges Maggie was not considered to be very bright during her early school years. She suffered from dyslexia, so her teachers did not think that she would be very academic. But Maggie’s father told her that if she worked hard the sky was the limit.

Motivation Maggie has been involved in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing the world at the moment, such as climate change. She finds that her job is so much fun it doesn’t even feel like work.

Advice Maggie believes that having a passion in something is the most important criteria for pursuing a particular career and with hard work anything is possible.

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Philip Whiteman, Chief Executive, Semta, explains what opportunities are available to young people These are challenging times for young people. Engineering and manufacturing companies need bright young people so they can grow and grasp opportunities to apply new technologies. Science, manufacturing and engineering companies need 32,000 recruits per year between now and 2016. Employers are crying out for technical skills

which are developed through apprenticeships and these offer an interesting alternative career path for young people looking to work in an exciting industry full of opportunities.

How do apprenticeships differ from university?

There are many routes into these companies and we are encouraging young people to look at all the options before choosing a path. Your learning style is important here. If you like more practical work and enjoy putting your skills into practice, as opposed to soaking up knowledge from lectures and study, then an apprenticeship

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may suit you best. It doesn’t mean you can’t go on to study for a degree as many companies offer apprentices progression to higher level qualifications. There are many successful business people who have risen to the top from apprenticeships: Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United Manager, Jamie Oliver, Chef, and Sir Alan Jones, of Toyota to name but a few.

“Employers are crying out for technical skills which are developed through apprenticeships and these offer an interesting alternative career path for young people looking to work in an exciting industry full of opportunities.”

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn about a business from the bottom up.

Apprenticeships last three to four years and offer a structured hands-on programme that trains learners in the skills they need to do their job while getting the qualifications required to progress their career through part-time study. When graduates join a company, they normally have to go through a learning programme anyway even though they have completed three to four years at university.

What are the benefits of an apprenticeship?

More money! Research

shows that within three years of starting their training, technology apprentices can be nearly £50,000 better off than their graduate counterparts.

This will increase as tuition fees rise.

Earn while you learn: Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money at the same time A choice of industries and employers: Apprenticeships are offered by a wide range of companies from large multinational businesses such as Rolls-Royce, Siemens, BMW and BAE Systems to smaller local businesses

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Job satisfaction: Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very rewarding. They train you in the skills employers want and give you choices in your career.

What’s in it for employers?

Employers need a pipeline of new talent joining the workforce with the enthusiasm and skills to work hard and help their company succeed.

Nigel Whitehead, Group Managing Director of Programmes and Support, BAE Systems, and Commissioner with UK Commission for Employment and Skills, said: “BAE Systems is committed to apprenticeships.

They form a key part of our future skills strategy with around

“Earn while you learn: Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifcations and earning money at the same time” 1,000 apprentices in training with the company at any time.

An apprenticeship with BAE Systems is an excellent choice for any person starting out in their career. We will invest in your training and development, and provide you with the technical skills you’ll need for the job you take on after the apprenticeship. We will also provide you with the broader skills to help you succeed throughout your career.”

Apprenticeship

How do I go about applying for an apprenticeship?

The national apprenticeship service has a vacancy matching system. http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/

Engineering apprenticeships are available within many different areas. If your field of interest is in a particular sector, there’s a good chance you’ll find an engineering apprenticeship to suit you.

And Semta will be recruiting young people across the regions. Contact customerservices@semta. org.uk.

As an engineering apprentice you could be involved in aeronautical or automotive assembly, building planes and cars; electronics engineering, understanding and building the latest technological gadgets; building and repairing ships; even maintaining the lifts that take us up to the highest places on earth.

And to find out more about apprenticeships at BAE Systems visit: www.baesystems.com/apprentices

You get the idea: skyscrapers and huge bridges - structural engineers, who make the architect’s vision into something real. Cars - automotive engineers, driving engine design forwards and building newer, more efficient machines. Planes - aeronautical engineers, skilled in the theory of flight, keeping their birds in the air.

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ps - which area of engineering?

Working in engineering requires a few special skills. You’re going to need a good head for figures, and be competent using all kinds of IT packages without blowing them up. You’ll need to have good written skills and be an excellent communicator, to get your ideas and views across; and you’ll have to be good at working as part of a team.

Depending on the area you go into, you’ll also build up specialist skills - perhaps in electronics or cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

This will make you very employable indeed, and you’ll be able to enjoy making a direct

contribution to keeping the wheels turning.

Electrical and electronic servicing

Take a look at some of the different types of engineering apprenticeships available:

Electricians and service engineers specialise in servicing and repairing a range of electrical equipment.

Electrical and engineering: Electrical engineering Electrical engineering sector information including example roles of electrical engineers.

Mechanical engineering Mechanical engineering career information including example roles of mechanical engineers.

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Building services engineering Building services career job information.

Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration career job role information.

Tomorrow

Today

See where a Rolls-Royce apprenticeship could take you.

As a Rolls-Royce apprentice you’ll carry out mission-critical work, earning while you learn from the engineers and scientists behind the world’s most important power systems. Like our revolutionary

LiftFan technology and a swivelling jet pipe, which together allow the F-35B fighter to land vertically.

Join the team that sets the standard.

Trusted to deliver excellence

www.rolls-royce.com/careers

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University of Sunderland Faculty of Applied Sciences We are a large Faculty providing Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across a diverse range of Applied Science disciplines.

Electrical machine repair and rewind Electrical engineering technicians inspect, test and repair electrical items.

We offer an extensive range of Engineering and Science based degrees in:

Processing and manufacturing:

• BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering • BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (3/4 Years or 1 Year Top-Up) • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering • BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science • Master in Pharmacy • BSc (Hons) BioPharmaceutical Science • BSc (Hons) Biotechnology (1 Year Top-up) • BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Physiological Sciences/Life Sciences • BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences • Joint Scheme of Extended Programmes (Level 0) in Science • Level 0 Extended Programme – Biomedical Sciences (RouteP)

Careers in manufacturing Manufacturing career job role information.

Construction: Civil engineering Civil engineering career information including example roles of civil engineers.

Lightning conductor engineering Lightning conductor engineers make sure buildings are structurally sound, carry out repair work, and install lightning protection systems.

Marine: Marine engineering Marine engineering career job role information.

For a list of our postgraduate programmes please visit our website.

Marine engineering operations Keep the Merchant Navy’s cargo ships running smoothly and on time.

For further information contact the Recruitment Team: Faculty of Applied Sciences The David Goldman Informatics Centre, The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s, St Peter’s Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DD.

Communication: Defence apprenticeship An MOD apprenticeship offers structured training and a wide range of specialist opportunities.

Email: appliedscience.enquiry@sunderland.ac.uk Tel: 0191 515 2758/2731 Website: www.sunderland.ac.uk/apsc

Text is reproduced courtesy of Barker Brooks Media, publishers behind The Apprenticeship Guide.

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Undergraduate Degree programmes School of Engineering and Design The School of Engineering and Design is one of the largest and most successful engineering and design Schools in the UK, providing a wide range of exciting, forward-looking undergraduate courses.

Recognised as a centre of excellence in engineering and design with a strong focus on modern science and technology, the School has an international reputation in research and prides itself on high quality teaching supported by excellent research facilities. The School’s high reputation has led to extensive and close collaborative links with industry. These links and the sandwich placement scheme for undergraduates have meant that the School’s graduates are highly sought after as employees.

The School has 4 academic subject areas : Brunel Design, Civil Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Teaching and facilities were rated “excellent” in the last independent assessment.

Facilities include modern, wellequipped engineering, design and computer laboratories,

motorsport workshop and wind tunnels, and for the digital media courses, a broadcast TV studio. For students on the aviation, aeronautics and aerospace courses there is a state of the art flight simulator with a VTOL facility enabling the testing of project and design work in a practical setting.

Brunel Engineering and Design courses feature high in UK league tables. In The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 Design featured 1st, and in The Guardian University Guide 2011 General Engineering was rated 6th in the UK, out of over 100 universities. In the current Research Assessment Exercise, 95% of research academics in the School achieved international standard, with 100% achieving this level in General Engineering. General Engineering research at Brunel is ranked 5th in the country and Mechanical Engineering is ranked 8th in the country by Research Power.

Many undergraduate courses are accredited with UK professional organisations including the IMechE, the IET and the Institute of Engineering

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Designers. We are also very proud that in recent student satisfaction surveys Brunel Design featured in the top four, as the most satisfied students in the UK in the “Art and Design” category.

The School has is a thriving student population with approximately 1600 undergraduate students, 1000 postgraduate taught students, 300 research students and fellows and 110 academic staff.

For more information on the courses please view http://www. brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/sed For further information contact : The Marketing and Recruitment Office Email : sed.ug.admissions@ brunel.ac.uk Tel :01895 265814 About the University Brunel University was granted a Royal Charter in 1966, named after the famous Victorian engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the University enjoys a current student population of approximately 14,000.

http://www.brunel.ac.uk/

“Learn about the forces behind rollercoasters.

Discover how to save the world in 60 minutes. Find out about making movie magic with special effects.”

Inspiring the scientists and engineers of the future

country’s largest celebration of science and engineering for young people, which comes to Birmingham for the first time in March 2012.

Build bridges with chocolate.

Test your speed and strength, and learn about the science behind your body’s everyday, yet amazing, feats. Explore outer space with the Mars Rover.

Learn about the forces behind rollercoasters. Discover how to save the world in 60 minutes.

Find out about making movie magic with special effects. Enjoy live cookery demonstrations that show you how the food on your fork gets there. Meet robots, flying penguins and much, much more at The Big Bang Fair – the

Free to visit, and backed by business and industry, the Big Bang Fair is a combination of science, technology and engineering based theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits from household names that help young people to see science and engineering in a new light. The Fair gives young people their teachers and parents the chance to learn more about the science, technology, engineering and maths around them; to understand the importance of

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studying science and maths and the wealth of opportunities available to them in education and beyond, into the world of work.

Behind the fun of the fair, The Big Bang has a vital mission to promote science, technology and engineering careers to young people and address related skills gaps across the UK. The Big Bang Fair brings the reality of science and

engineering careers to life.

You can get the chance to quiz scientists and engineers about their jobs, get help finding which career would suit you and gain feedback on how to structure your CV. You can learn practical ways of making a move into a science or engineering career.

Watch out for The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair, The NEC Birmingham 15-17 March 2012

“The Big Bang Fair brings the reality of science and engineering careers to life. “

Could you be a winner?

The Big Bang Fair hosts the finals of the prestigious National Science & Engineering Competition including a glittering Awards Ceremony. The Competition is open to 11-18 year olds from across the UK who have completed a project or activity in science, technology, engineering or maths. Finalists will be invited to present their project at The Big Bang Fair 2012.

You can keep up to date with The Big Bang on Facebook at facebook.com/ thebigbang4u or on Twitter at twitter.com/bigbangfair and take a look at what happened last year on youtube.com/thebigbangfair

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Believe:Achieve

National Grid’s job is to connect people to the energy they use. Society relies on having energy at its finger tips: it is built on it and National Grid owns and manages the grids to which many different energy sources are connected. Holding a vital position at the centre of the energy system, National Grid join everything up.

There has never been a better time to join the power industry. National Grid is investing £16bn through to 2015, delivering major projects that will secure the energy supply for future generations.

Beyond that, today’s new recruits will help National Grid define how they meet the considerable energy challenges in the decades to come.

With thousands of kilometres of overhead lines and gas pipelines, ours is a huge engineering

Find out more and apply online at www.nationalgridcareers.com

estate demanding a constant supply of talent.

To meet this demand, we ‘grow our own’ on a number of development programmes suitable for everyone from school and college-leavers through to career changers and graduates.

Join us to be part of this innovation: • Advanced Apprenticeship Programme – starting salary of £14,500 • Construction Engineer Training Programme – £17,600 • Engineer Training Programme – starting salary of £22,800 • Student Programmes – starting salary of £12,500 and £15,600 • Graduate Development Programmes – starting salary of £24,750 and £25,750

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The industry in a nutshell

“Future trends in engineering are dominated by government commitments to combat the effects of climate change and at the same time meet our demand for energy. ….

Engineers are central to the development of these and even newer technologies.”

Engineering covers anything that is built or produced. Engineers and other professionals work in manufacturing, transport, construction, medicine, energy, chemicals and more.

available in this sector including: •

Product and process development;

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Consultancy;

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Research and development;

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Data management;

Post-recession forecasts for engineering are good. The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) Graduate Recruitment Survey 2010 (Winter Review) showed that engineering, oil, construction, energy, utilities and water all expected their graduate recruitment to grow in the future due to improved business confidence.

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It support;

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Management and administration;

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Sales.

The Royal Academy of Engineering reported that the current supply of graduate engineers was not projected to make up for the numbers retiring (Engineering Graduates for Industry, 2010).

Many large companies also employ more than one kind of engineering graduate. For example, large oil companies recruit chemical, civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical, software and structural engineers.

What kind of work can I do?

What’s it like working in this sector?

There is a wide range of work

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Non-engineering graduates can find careers in engineering as accountants, HR, IT, sales and marketing professionals and many more.

Working locations vary according to your role, and can include working in an office, laboratory, factory floor, on site or even a combination of these. Office hours, shift work and work away from home are common.

Starting salaries for newly graduated trainee engineers average £24,000.

Only 7% of professional engineers are females (WISE, 2010). The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and some large companies offer mentoring programmes for women.

Engineering : Entry and progression What skills do I need?

A BEng or MEng in a relevant discipline is usually sufficient for entry into graduate training schemes. A 2:1 or 2:2 is desirable, depending on the company.

Key skills required in addition to a degree include: •

High level technical knowledge plus the ability to apply it to practical problems;

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Problem-solving ability;

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Good communication skills;

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The ability to build

relationships with customers; •

Teamworking skills;

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Organisational skills, such as time and resource planning;

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Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial attitude;

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Motivation and enthusiasm.

These skills can be gained in many jobs, through sport, volunteering or involvement in university societies.

How can my career develop?

Once employed, gaining a professional qualification, either chartership (CEng) or incorporated engineer (IEng) is the next step. These show you have achieved a benchmark level of competence and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) in engineering.

To become a chartered engineer (CEng) you need: •

An accredited meng;

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Or an accredited beng and further learning to masters level (accredited) or completion of accredited further learning scheme in the work place.

To gain CEng status, you will need to submit a written report and satisfy an assessment panel that you have the skills,

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specialist knowledge and competence to practise as an engineer. It is possible to achieve CEng or incorporated (IEng) status within four to six years after graduation.

To become an incorporated engineer (IEng) you need: •

A beng

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Or an hnc/hnd and completion of accredited further learning in the workplace.

You can still become an incorporated or chartered engineer if you do not have academic qualifications.

Further information about the assessment process can be found at the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) www.engc. org.uk.

Many graduates training schemes offer one or both of these options. Most graduate engineers aim for chartered or incorporated status in the early years of their careers. They then progress in specialist technical areas of engineering, as managers of ideas, people and resources or through diversifying into areas such as marketing, HR or sales.

Many senior-level engineering posts require chartered status.

Engineering : Future trends Climate change Future trends in engineering are dominated by government

Shortage of engineers

commitments to combat the effects of climate change and at the same time meet our demand for energy. It is widely accepted that to do this the country will have to develop the full suite of low-carbon energy supply technologies already available including nuclear, renewable energies and carbon capture and storage. Engineers are central to the development of these and even newer technologies.

Renewable energy Wind energy is projected to offer the largest opportunity for

growth in renewable energies and in engineering jobs. The London Array, 12 miles off the coast of Kent and Essex is predicted to develop into the world’s largest wind farm.

Recruitment commentators suggest that wind farms offer similar kinds of work to that in other sectors such as oil and gas: working at sea, at height, safety type roles and managing the transmission and distribution of large quantities of power.

This suggests that engineers could transfer their skills and experience between energy sectors.

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‘Engineering Graduates for Industry’ (February 2010) by the Royal Academy of Engineering states that the supply of graduate engineers is not projected to make up for retiring numbers of engineers. Predicted shortages are most pronounced in energy, utilities and civil engineering. By 2017, over 580,000 new workers will be needed for the manufacturing sector alone

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Four-year Apprenticeship Schemes Don’t wait for something to happen... start it for yourself. On our four-year Apprenticeship Scheme, you’ll spend two years away at HMS Sultan, learning new skills (and enjoying the Olympic size pool amongst other things), all while earning a decent wage. And, with two more years’ training to become a maintenance technician in one of the most exciting industries in the world, what’s stopping you?

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you’rE hirED: ApprEnticEs comE on boArD Young people on EDF Energy’s Apprenticeship Scheme will be well equipped for the world of work after a spell at naval training centre HMS Sultan.

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n extraordinary training centre near Portsmouth is the base – and home – for nearly 140 EDF Energy apprentices.

The Royal Navy facility, known as HMS Sultan, is classed as a ‘land-based ship’, which means that all rules and regulations are identical to those that govern naval life at sea.

Even when the apprentices are off-duty, military protocols are in force.

They live on a nearby residential base called

HMS Collingwood, where leisure facilities are second-to-none, but night time curfews are in place and certain standards of behaviour are expected at all times.

However, there are no complaints from these apprentices. They are the future of EDF Energy – embarking on a four-year apprenticeship scheme resulting in a respected Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship qualification and a job at a nuclear plant. It’s a popular scheme

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– for each new intake of 70, the company receives around 1,000 applications.

They are also enthused about their cultural trips overseas, including a visit to a nuclear power plant in Budapest, and their participation in community initiatives and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

When they are not in the classroom, they are busy playing rugby, sailing boats, hiking in the mountains – or learning French! The philosophy of HMS Sultan is to keep the apprentices

challenged at all times. That way, they are less likely to get bored or homesick.

Another key aim is to teach them life skills and broaden them as individuals.

Like any educational establishment, HMS Sultan is inspected by Ofsted and a recent inspection declared the Royal Navy and EDF Energy/VT Flagship programme “outstanding” – the first Ministry of Defence establishment to receive the highest rating.

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EDF EnErgy ApprEnticEs Amy Edmundson, from Somerset, is based in Portsmouth and currently enjoying her time as a first year apprentice.

How did you hear about the EDF Energy Apprenticeship Scheme?

I heard about this programme through an agency which I signed up to because I’ve always been interested in engineering.

What made you apply for this specific programme?

I thought the programme seemed really interesting and a lot better than some others I’d heard about. It also sounded more fun because you get to move away from home, meet lots of new people and the training is brilliant.

What kind of things are you training in at the moment?

At the moment we’re training in health and

safety, maths, bench fitting and technical drawing.

What kind of support do you receive from your teachers on the scheme?

All the teachers are really supportive. If you feel homesick, you can always go and talk to them. If you have any questions or you’re

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struggling with your work, they’re always there for you.

What kind of activities do you do outside of studying?

There’s always lots to do.

We go out for meals, go bowling, watch films and I also go to the gym, because there’s a gym on base which is really handy, and we play lots of sports.

What do you want to do in the future?

I’d like to get some kind of management role within the business. At the moment I’m going to qualify as a Maintenance Technician but I’d like to go higher than that when I’m back at the station.

What would you say to any other females who are thinking of applying?

I’d say that it’s a really brilliant opportunity and not to worry if you are one of the few females because you get treated just like everyone else. It’s really good to have a different kind of job and if you enjoy the work, then you should go ahead and do it.

Postgraduate engineering – one of the most rewarding disciplines you can study. It offers tremendous variety, intellectual challenge and the high level of satisfaction that comes from problem solving.

With qualified engineers in short supply there are plenty of well-paid jobs in industries as diverse as communications, cosmetics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, music and transport.

In a global economy that places a premium on skills

and innovation, well-qualified engineers are highly sought after. British engineers are constantly achieving groundbreaking innovations that push the boundaries of science and technology, and the UK’s engineering departments are busy preparing the next generation to take their work forward.

The quality of UK’s science and engineering graduates has played an important role in the country’s economic success over the past 15 years.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC) spent £711 million on research and postgraduate training in engineering and the physical sciences in 2007/08, which is set to rise to £843 million by 2010/11 (an increase of nearly 19 per cent in funding), as this is seen as being vital to the UK’s future economic development.

A number of engineering graduates in the UK may already have completed master’s training as part of their undergraduate degree, since many courses lead to MEng rather than BEng qualifications.

However, students who have

“British engineers are constantly achieving groundbreaking innovations that push the boundaries of science and technology, and the UK’s engineering departments are busy preparing the next generation to take their work forward.”

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graduated from their first degree from a non-accredited course (accreditation is given by the relevant professional institute) and wish to change their specialisation or even move from another discipline, may be able to convert to a one-year master’s or diploma in their chosen subject. For example, University College London offers an MSc in Chemical Process Engineering that can be taken by graduates of disciplines such as physics, applied mathematics or mechanical engineering as well as chemical engineering, chemistry or civil engineering.

The course is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

Master’s education is essential to becoming a chartered engineer (CEng) – increasingly an international mark of engineering competence (see the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) website at www.engc. org.uk for more information).

MSc programmes will normally continue what was learned in the relevant first degree in more depth and will usually involve the student in an extended research project.

PhD programmes will allow students to follow a particular subject area in much greater depth, and are often sponsored by interested companies or organisations.

Areas of specialism Mechanical and aerospace engineering Taught programmes often cover practical elements of working in the industry, such as legal obligations, finance, resourcing and project management, as well as systems modelling and simulation, internal combustion engines, engineering application of computational fluid dynamics, renewable energy and airconditioning systems, industrial

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systems and CAD/CAM systems.

Areas of research currently being carried out at institutions in the UK include vehicle and aircraft aerodynamics, design optimisation, combustion and heat transfer, computer simulation, fluid flow, avionics, space systems engineering, robotics, energy technology, optical engineering, surfaces, microengineering and diagnostics.

Chemical engineering Taught courses usually deepen the understanding of what chemical engineers learn at undergraduate level. Variations and specialist master’s courses can include topics such as process engineering, chemical product design, pharmaceutical engineering, petroleum geoscience, catalysis and reaction engineering, and materials engineering. Many courses are designed to equip engineers in specific areas of

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industry.

Research projects can look in greater detail at areas such as pipeline design (for oil or gas transportation), nanoparticle separations, waste-water treatment and sludge handling, flux response technology, developing chemical products with specific functional properties, and hydroinformatics, fuels and hydraulic fluids.

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Civil/structural engineering

We offer an extensive range of Engineering and Science based degrees in:

We are a large Faculty providing Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across a diverse range of Applied Science disciplines.

Taught courses examine the theoretical aspects of structural mechanics such as advanced structural analysis, stability, dynamics, finite element methods, shock and earthquake analysis, and computerbased technology for structural engineering.

Students may be able to specialise in areas such as bridge engineering or offshore structural engineering.

• BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering • BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (3/4 Years or 1 Year Top-Up) • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering • BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science • Master in Pharmacy • BSc (Hons) BioPharmaceutical Science • BSc (Hons) Biotechnology (1 Year Top-up) • BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Physiological Sciences/Life Sciences • BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences • Joint Scheme of Extended Programmes (Level 0) in Science • Level 0 Extended Programme – Biomedical Sciences (RouteP)

Research projects can be taken in all of the above areas, but in greater detail. Examples range from fire safety engineering to construction robotics.

Electrical engineering Research programmes can range from subjects as varied as metallurgy for electrical machines, energy storage, communications and signal processing, underwater acoustic communications, device technology, microelectromechanical structures, microwave engineering, instrumentation systems and electrical power engineering.

For a list of our postgraduate programmes please visit our website.

For further information contact the Recruitment Team: Faculty of Applied Sciences The David Goldman Informatics Centre, The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s, St Peter’s Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DD.

Article courtesy of Aberdeen University

Email: appliedscience.enquiry@sunderland.ac.uk Tel: 0191 515 2758/2731 Website: www.sunderland.ac.uk/apsc

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The IET (Institute of Engineering Technology) http://www.theiet.org looks at the future of a profession with a solid future, good money, lots of variety and a the chance to be part of a renowned group of professionals Engineering and technology may not be the easiest subjects to get to grips with, but continue to be in demand, because they are challengingand those that

work in them stand out from the crowd.

As someone that’s completed an engineering apprenticeship or degree you’re also more likely to find employment quickly and work your way up the career ladder.

Nuclear power is one such sector where engineering roles look set to be plentiful.

“Nuclear power will be a future growth area requiring

engineering and technology graduates. EDF Energy alone is planning to build four new nuclear plants in the coming years and we are looking for all sorts of skills including electrical, mechanical, civil and material engineering and maths, physics, chemistry and environmental science,” says EDF Energy graduate recruitment manager Ranjini Sachin.

Career satisfaction Those that are drawn to engineering or technology will also find enjoyment and satisfaction throughout their career, as Richard Brandon, CMO/head of strategy at MLL Telecom highlights. “[Those drawn to technology] probably do so because they find the subject interesting, and they will find employment in engineering and technology will continue to be interesting for the rest of their careers,” he says. “It’s an area that is guaranteed to continue to change and evolve so that, in a way, even experienced

professionals are continually learning and refreshing their knowledge. For many of us in the field it’s this constant change that is so appealing.”

An engineering-based education also allows you exposure to various technical subjects and skill sets.

skills that are transferable to most industries such as problem solving, decision making, innovation, project management, team working and communication,” says Tony Dearsley, Computer Forensics, Kroll Ontrack Legal Technologies. “[You] will also have the knowledge that [you] are contributing to a rapidly changing technological

“[You] will be able to develop

environment.”

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Good money and prospect-based benefits The key benefits of choosing a career in engineering are both financial and prospect based. Financially, the starting salaries are among the best across all industry sectors.

“In many areas, the demand for well-qualified, skilled graduates outstrips supply, and businesses are struggling

to find recruits for vacancies.

New engineering graduates can expect to earn around £22,000, which is ahead of sectors sales, human resources and even finance,” says Allan Pettman, UK managing director, Global Knowledge.

“From a prospect perspective, ICT and engineering are getting increased prominence in business circles – particularly in service based industries and strong rounded candidates can also expect to progress quickly within organisations,” he continues.

“As someone that’s completed an engineering apprenticeship or degree you’re also more likely to find employment quickly and work your way up the career ladder.”

Wide variety of career progression opportunities Engineering also gives you a great base to branch into different sectors and also work your way up to high level management.

“Engineers find themselves in finance, investment

banking, human resources, IT, business development and administration areas,” says Patrick Hapsel, senior programme manager, Strategic University Relationships, Cadence Design Systems.

“The industrial and economic success of every nation is rooted firmly in its manufacturing and engineering base, and the skills and ingenuity of its professional

engineers.”

“Looking at blue chip global organisations, it is not unusual for engineers to make it all the way to the boardroom, especially as engineers are usually very pragmatic and good with numbers - crucial qualities for senior executives,” adds John Doherty, business development manager, CBSbutler.

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If you enjoy hands-on practical learning, find new technology exciting and have an interest in finding out how things work, look no further than Bedford College.

Bedford College can offer you a wide range of engineering courses enabling you to specialise in aeronautical, electrical and electronic or mechanical engineering, as well as apprenticeships in electrotechnical installation and engineering.

Our list of engineering courses include: Electronic & Electrical Engineering Electrical Circuits Construction BTEC Level 2 Certificate

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