Moving On October November 2017

October/November 2017

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CONTENTS

OCT/NOV 2017

WHAT’S INSIDE 04 A FEW WORDS FROM…

Ann Watson, Chief Executive of the engineering skills body, Semta provides a few words of wisdom for aspiring engineers.

05 WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER ISSUE

The editing publisher, Lynette introduces the issue.

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CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE

Interesting, skilled and fast-moving careers in the UK agricultural sector.

08 IN THE SPOTLIGHT – THE GEOTECHNICIAN

11 ENGINEER YOUR OPTIONS

We take a look at the variety of qualification and training routes for engineering – starting at Entry Level.

12 ENGINEERING FUTURES

Student writer, Georgia Dalton interviews Warrant Officer Class 1, Nicola Sutton about her engineering career with the Army.

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AN APPRENTICE IN CHINA

Joel Statham shares his experience as an engineering apprentice with us.

14 WE CAN FIX IT

Find out what being a maintenance engineer involves.

Discover the role of the geotechnician – combining science with a love of the environment.

09 DIG IT!

Find out about three job roles in the minerals and quarrying industry.

10 GET RECOGNISED

Chartered, incorporated and technician professional engineering status explained.

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FIRST CLASS APPRENTICES Meet James Gee and James Jones, two of the first degree apprentices to graduate from Aston University.

19 POLE POSITION

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27 ASTRONOMICAL CAREERS

Jess Shanahan talks motorsport careers with us.

GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN’

Work experience student Joshua Parkinson researches careers in the automotive sector for us.

23 IN THE SPOTLIGHT – THE PLUMBER

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Find out what a plumber does, how to become one and what the job prospects are like.

ON-SITE

We look at how the subjects that you’re studying fit with careers in the aerospace industry.

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ON YOUR RADAR

Get the low-down on air passenger transport roles, including air cabin crew, pilot and air traffic controller.

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A FEW WORDS FROM…

Ann Watson, Chief Executive of the engineering skills body, Semta and a member of the government’s taskforce on the skills for industrial digitalisation

“You may not have heard of engineering, and you may

“As new technology means engineering is going to change

not know what an engineer does. Engineers are, basically,

quite a lot over the coming decades, with more robots

people who solve problems. Need to keep the lights on

and more artificial intelligence, the skills engineers will

even while the fossil fuels we burn to generate electricity

need are also going to change as a result. You are in prime

are disappearing? Looking for a way to create the next

position to take advantage of this change – the engineer

generation of limbs for amputees? Want to build new

of the future will need to have digital skills, and your

cars which drive themselves? You need engineers for all of

generation is the first to be true ‘digital natives’.

these things.

The old stereotype of engineering is of someone in dirty “The best thing is that because engineering is about

overalls using a spanner to fix a machine – but it’s not

solving problems, engineers get to be creative in their

like that anymore (if it ever really was). But don’t take

work – no idea is too crazy for an engineer, and if you can

my word for it – find out for yourself! Consider getting

think it, you can try it! And because the work engineers

in touch with a local engineering company, organise a

do is so important, they get paid well for it – the average

visit, take a look around and talk to the engineers there

yearly pay for an engineer is £40,000, and the top 10% get

about what they do and how much they enjoy it. What I’ve

over £110,000.

written here is words on a page – but there’s nothing more likely to inspire you to choose engineering than seeing it

“There is a way into engineering to suit everyone’s tastes

up close.

and everyone’s abilities. If you’re academically inclined and you like to study, you can do A-levels and a degree, and then go to work for an engineering company on one of their graduate programmes. If you prefer to be hands-on, you can do a technical qualification. And, perhaps best of all, if you’d like to earn while you learn and get real work experience, you can go down the apprenticeship route – nowadays, all the way up to master’s degree level!

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EDITORIAL

WELCOME

TO THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF MOVING ON.

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his issue is jam-packed with information on careers in engineering, construction and manufacturing. We’ve also got some great features for you on working in

agriculture and transport and logistics.

Engineers for all industry areas are in high demand and chief executive of the engineering skills body, Semta, Ann Watson has some words of wisdom for you opposite.

Whether you want a career that involves extracting minerals from the ground, to flying high as a passenger airline pilot, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also included labour market information so that you can see which jobs are

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growing and which aren’t.

We are very excited to have an interview with two of the first degree apprentices to graduate on page 16. If you want to know what it’s really like to work for a successful company whilst completing your degree, then this is a must read.

We’ve also got an interview with Rotabroach

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apprentice, Joel who found himself flying to

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provided you with some of the options available for qualifying for a career in engineering – starting from Entry Level qualifications and going all the way up to degree.

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AGRICULTURE

INTERESTING, SKILLED AND FAST MOVING –

YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE GROWN UP ON A FARM TO WORK IN AGRICULTURE AND A CAREER IN AGRICULTURE ISN’T ALL MUD AND WELLIES.

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id you know that modern agricultural

A Level 2 Apprenticeship in Arboriculture

techniques make use of cutting edge

was introduced in 2015 and the

technology and it’s estimated that 60 per

starting salary for an arborist, arborist

cent of agricultural careers are based on

craftsperson or technician is around

science, technology, engineering and maths

£15,000.

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(STEM) subjects?

AGRONOMIST

We start with the ‘A’s and take a look at a few agricultural

At a glance: Agronomists advise farmers on crop

careers and what they involve.

management, covering everything from pre-planting to harvesting, examining crop fields during the growing

ARBORIST

season to make sure that crops are healthy and helping

At a glance: An arborist maintains trees and shrubs by

farmers maximise their yield.

“Agronomy is a highly skilled job”

trimming, pruning and shaping them. They are trained to use specialist equipment as well as climbing and rigging

During the spring and autumn, agronomists work a lot in

techniques.

the field, assessing crops during the growing stages. They will advise on weed control treatments and how to keep

Arborists make sure that trees and shrubs don’t become

crops free from disease. In the winter months agronomists

overgrown and interfere with roads, power lines and

spend more time in the office, focusing on nutrient

pavements as this could be dangerous to the public. They

management and planning spring work.

work in both urban and rural areas.

Agronomy is a highly skilled job, combining scientific Arborists can also offer information and advice on

knowledge with an understanding of regulations, which

appropriate tree and scrub types during planning and

requires a relevant qualification such as a BSc Degree in

carry out surveys and inspections.

Agriculture. Before this, there are a range of vocational agricultural qualifications available in colleges, starting at

Arborists can be self-employed, work for local authorities

level one.

or for private companies. The work is physically demanding and involves working at a height.

The average starting salary for an agronomist is between £20,000 and £26,500.

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CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

ANIMAL FEED NUTRITIONIST

At a glance: Agricultural engineers design, make,

At a glance: An animal feed nutritionist is a scientist who

Find your perfect career in

maintain and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry

provides advice for farmers on what to feed their animals

agriculture.

machinery and equipment. They can also supervise

in order to keep them healthy. They assess the nutritional

irrigation and drainage projects and use GPS, weather data

value of animal feed and design specific diets for animals.

and computer modelling to advise on land use.

If you love science and you also love animals, then a career as an animal feed nutritionist might be right up your

Work as an agricultural engineer is skilled, varied and

street.

challenging, not just involving the design and build of new equipment and machinery but also involving problem

Work as an animal feed nutritionist can be on a freelance

solving for issues such as the impact of new machinery on

or consultancy basis and you can spend a lot of time

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the land.

working on your own, although you would often support

09:30 – 15:00

agricultural consultants in their work. Farm visits and travel

Telford International

For a career as an agricultural engineer you would need

between locations are part of the job, so driving is a skill

Centre

to study for a higher national diploma, foundation degree

that you would need.

or bachelor’s degree in a subject such as agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, electrical

Work as an animal nutritionist will require a degree in a

engineering or mechanical engineering.

subject such as animal science with animal nutrition. You can find out which degree courses are accredited by the

To get your career going, there is a Level 2 Land based

Association for Nutrition on their website.

Service Engineer apprenticeship option, which includes a Level 2 Diploma in Land based Service Engineering.

INFO You can keep to da te with all things related to ag riculture on social media. Try searching #clubhectare, #agri cahtuk and #teamdairy to find people to follow.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

GEOTECHNICIAN

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f you like the idea of a scientific career

If you are about to begin GCSEs, then opting

that is mainly laboratory based and to do

for triple science might be helpful if it is an

with the environment, then you might be

option. If you are choosing A-levels then maths,

interested in the role of geotechnician.

chemistry or environmental science, if it’s an option, would be good choices.

Work as a geotechnician includes collecting,

To succeed in this career, you will need to have

processing and interpreting data from samples

good scientific, mathematical and technical skills

and also from seismic surveys. This involves

as well as decent IT skills.

preparing samples of soil, rock and water for testing and analysing the properties of these

JOB PROSPECTS AND PAY

samples.

Average starting salaries for a geotechnician are between £17,000 and £20,000 rising

As well as interpreting data, activity such as

to £31,000 for those who are highly

drilling must be logged. You would prepare

experienced.

reports for engineers and scientists to make use of for research purposes, when assessing

You might also be interested in the role of

the ground for suitability for building purposes

geoscientist. A geoscientist studies the earth’s

and engineering projects or when searching for

structure and formation, and analyses rocks

energy resources and minerals, like gas and oil.

to explore the natural mineral and energy

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resources within.

Working hours tend to be 9 – 5, Monday to Friday unless there’s a deadline to meet.

HOW TO BECOME A GEOTECHNICIAN To work as a geotechnician you will normally need to have a degree, foundation degree or at least an HND in a relevant subject such as geoscience, geology, chemistry, environmental science or maths.

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INFO Seismic means relati ng to earthquakes or other vibrations on the earth and its crust.

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MINERALS AND QUARRYING

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QUARRYING PROVIDES US WITH WHAT WE NEED TO BUILD HOMES, ROADS AND MUCH MORE. DISCOVER THREE CAREERS AT THE HEART OF THE INDUSTRY.

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he construction industry relies on the products extracted through quarrying.

FLUORITE

More than that, we rely on extracted minerals for everything from

Used for glass and enamel production

pencils, toothpaste and make-up to fire detection systems, batteries and pharmaceuticals. Here are three related occupations in minerals and quarrying.

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No set entry requirements - QUARRY OPERATIVE Quarry workers put up timber or metal supports in tunnels, set and detonate explosives to loosen rocks and set up and operate cutting and drilling equipment to extract minerals from the ground. They also operate machinery to wash, crush or separate stone and ores.

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Average UK starter salary: £17,000

Progression opportunities include becoming site supervisor, or with training and experience

CALCITE

moving into a health and safety role or quality control.

Used in paint, household cleaners and pharmaceuticals

HND, foundation degree or bachelor’s degree - QUARRY ENGINEER

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Quarry engineers investigate the best way of getting raw materials from the ground (blasting, drilling or excavation) and work in processing plants where raw materials are refined. They survey the geology of sites and build computer models of sites using CAD software.

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Average UK starter salary: £23,500

Progression opportunities include related careers in civil, construction or environmental BISMUTH

engineering.

Used in fire detection systems and electrical fuses HND, foundation degree or bachelor’s degree - QUARRY MANAGER

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Quarry managers combine their knowledge of extraction and processing with business and project management skills. They monitor all areas of the quarry, provide leadership, work with sales teams, inspect any materials produced and also inspect the site to check that it is operating safely.

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Average UK starter salary: £30,000

Progression opportunities include moving into an area operations management role GRAPHITE

working either in the UK or internationally.

Used in batteries, lubricants and pencils

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PROFESSIONAL STATUS

GET RECOGNISED

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hat’s the difference between a Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer and Engineering Technician?

To hold one of these titles you must be a member of a professional engineering institution which is licensed by the Engineering Council.

To become a member, you need to show that you have relevant technical skills, which will include gaining a qualification that is recognised. All professional engineers must show a commitment to professional engineering values and that they have the necessary skills to communicate technical matters.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS (ENGTECH) – APPLICATION OF PROVEN TECHNIQUES

INCORPORATED ENGINEERS (IENG) – MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING TECHNOLOGY

Engineering Technicians apply proven techniques to

Incorporated Engineers maintain and manage

solving practical engineering problems in the field

applications of current and developing technology.

that they work in. For professional registration as an

For registration as an Incorporated Engineer you

Engineering Technician you would need to show:

would need to show:

•

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Evidence of your contribution to either the design, development, manufacture,

knowledge to solve problems in developed

commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes

technologies •

or services •

Evidence that you have the theoretical

The successful application of your knowledge to deliver engineering projects or services

Supervisory or technical responsibility.

•

That you have taken responsibility for project and financial planning and management

Find out more at www.engc.org.uk/engtech

together with some responsibility for leading and developing other professional staff.

Find out more at www.engc.org.uk/ieng

CHARTERED ENGINEERS (CENG) – DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY Chartered Engineers develop solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and change and/or they may have technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk. For registration as a Chartered Engineer you must show:

Why get professionally registered?

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That you have the theoretical knowledge to solve problems in new technologies

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That you can successfully apply your knowledge to deliver innovative products and services

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Accountability for project, finance and personnel

Professional registration can improve your career prospects, earn you more money, demonstrate that you are professional and evidence your expertise.

management and managing trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors.

Find out more at www.engc.org.uk/ceng

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QUALIFICATIONS

Engineer your options THERE’S A ROUTE INTO A CAREER IN ENGINEERING TO SUIT EVERYONE – FULL TIME, PART TIME, ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL OR THROUGH AN APPRENTICESHIP. WE TAKE A LOOK AT JUST SOME OF YOUR OPTIONS.

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you are making a decision after GCSEs or

OPTIONS BEYOND LEVEL 2 – REQUIRE SOME PRIOR ACHIEVEMENT (AT LEVEL 2)

A-levels, there are a variety of engineering

Advanced, Higher and Degree Apprenticeship in areas

hether you are starting from nothing or

training options out there.

including: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Clay Modelling, Bus and Coach Engineering and

ENTRY LEVEL AND LEVEL 1 – NO FORMAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Maintenance, Engineering Construction, Engineering

BTEC Entry Level and Level 1 Award, Certificate or

Working, Polymer Processing, Rail Engineering, The

Diploma in Engineering or Exploring the Construction

Power Industry or The Water Industry.

Manufacture, Food and Drink Manufacturing, Nuclear

and Engineering Sectors.

BTEC First in Engineering.

Level 3 or 4 NVQ in areas including: Aeronautical

NVQ / IVQ Level 1 Certificate in Engineering.

Engineering, Automotive Clay Modelling, Building Services, Woodworking, Pattern and Model Making,

LEVEL 2 – NO FORMAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Maintenance, Mechanical Manufacturing

Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture, Food and

or Land based Engineering.

Drink Manufacturing, Automotive Clay Modelling, Bus and Coach Engineering, Rail Engineering, The Power

BTEC National, Higher National or Specialist /

Industry, Nuclear Working, The Water Industry or

Professional Qualifications in Engineering.

Engineering Construction.

A-levels in maths, physics, chemistry, ICT, computing, Level 2 NVQ in Advanced Engineering, Aerospace

product design, biology or geography. *Check

and Aviation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,

individual university entry requirements for specific

Engineering Maintenance and Installation or Land

courses.

based Engineering Operations.

Product Investigation, Engineering Electronics and

BEYOND LEVEL 3 – REQUIRE PRIOR ACHIEVEMENT, INCLUDING A-LEVELS, HNC, HND OR EQUIVALENT AND GCSE.

Computer Control Technologies, Engineering Materials

Full or part time foundation or bachelor’s degree

and Manufacturing.

option (outside of the degree apprenticeship route).

BTEC First in Engineering, Engineering Design and

GCSEs in maths, Design and Technology, Science (Double or Triple Award), ICT, Computing.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING

FUTURES STUDENT WRITER GEORGIA DALTON FINDS OUT ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR US.

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echanical engineers lie at the heart of

Nicola Sutton, who joined the Army as a craftsman (the

many industries. They solve problems,

trade equivalent to a private soldier), is now a Warrant

work out solutions, develop new

Officer Class 1 in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical

products or refine the process of

Engineers (REME) tells us about her experience in

creating others.

engineering.

Their role can include researching and assessing

“I always wanted to do engineering. I loved the inner workings

production processes, using CAD/CAM to turn ideas and

of everyday items and figuring out what made things work. I

research into plans, presenting design plans to managers

left school at 15 and started a college course in engineering.

and clients, overseeing maintenance programs, and leading a team of technicians and designers.

“I initially gained NVQs and City and Guilds qualifications.

Then I achieved a Higher National Diploma in Engineering. I

There are many routes to becoming a mechanical

studied this over 18 months at the Army’s School of Electrical

engineer. You could gain a degree in something such

and Mechanical Engineering. I have more recently completed a

as agricultural engineering, engineering science and

Bachelor of Engineering with first class honours in Engineering

obviously, mechanical engineering. It is beneficial for

Management via distance learning. This has been subsidised by

the degree to be accredited by a professional body, such

the Army as they support and invest in all soldiers who wish to

as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), as

continue in higher education.

this gives you the opportunity to become a Chartered Engineer in the future.

“I plan to study for a master’s degree and apply for Incorporated Engineer membership (IEng) with a view to progressing to Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

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“Engineering is an extremely varied industry that requires a cross section of skills. I’m not what I consider academically astute in maths and science but I’m creative and good with my

Alternatively, you can enter the field as a trainee with an

hands. I was always a good artist and writer and this transfers

HND or a foundation degree in engineering or mechanical

well into the engineering world.

engineering.

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ENGINEERING

AN APPRENTICE IN

CHINA

JOEL STATHAM LEFT SCHOOL AFTER HIS GCSES TO PURSUE AN ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP WITH ROTABROACH – WE FIND OUT ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HE HAS BEEN GIVEN.

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oel found his apprenticeship with Rotabroach,

Simon was so impressed with Joel’s behaviour and ability

which makes magnetic drills and associated

to build a rapport with people that when they needed

cutting implements for a wide range of

someone to go to China to help a customer identify and

applications, through the Semta Apprenticeship

resolve any issues during their manufacturing process he

Service.

felt that Joel was a ‘natural choice’ – so off Joel went to China, aged just 17.

Joel attends college once a week and he is studying for his EAL Performance in Engineering Operations Level 2 qualification, which covers the fundamental skills and knowledge common to all engineering practices.

Joel knew that full time study wasn’t for him after GCSEs, telling us that although “Some of my friends went on to

“To get the chance to go to China is a brilliant opportunity.”

sixth form and college courses, I didn’t think a full time course would give me the education I could get in the workplace, with on-site experience as well as the qualifications and getting paid to do it.”

“It is great getting on the production line and seeing all the machines being built from scratch, the parts, the build

“From day one I settled into the team and got on with the job.

schedules. By using my skills, along with pointing and body

I am getting to do a bit of everything; assembly builds, testing

language the local workers quickly picked things up.

the machines, working in dispatch, packaging, quality control checks – everything.”

“To get the chance to go to China is a brilliant opportunity at my age. When I speak to my friends, they may say they have

Joel is very well thought of by his employer, with technical

been to Manchester or London but I have been to the other

manager, Simon Cawrey, an ex-apprentice himself saying,

side of the world.”

You can find out mo re about the Semta Apprenticeship Ser vice at www.semta.org.uk /sas

“We have found a real gem in Joel and we don’t want to lose him. I can see Joel progressing to his Level 3 and beyond and would like to see him becoming deputy warehouse manager before he is 18.”

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ENGINEERING

WHEN EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY BREAKS DOWN IT HOLDS UP PRODUCTION, WHICH IS BAD FOR BUSINESS. MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS PREVENT BREAKDOWNS. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS IMPORTANT ROLE. Maintenance engineers or engineering maintenance technicians keep machinery and equipment running. They deal with regular equipment maintenance and they respond to equipment breakdowns and faults.

“There are lots of vocational qualification routes into engineering.”

WHAT WOULD THE JOB BE LIKE? Much of the work of a maintenance engineer is based on-site at a factory or production plant and you’ll be wearing protective clothing. The kind of day-today tasks that you could expect to do include: •

Organising and conducting routine servicing tasks

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Fitting new parts and replacing old parts

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Inspecting equipment and machinery

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Responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and fixing faults

Maintenance engineers need to have good practical and technical skills. They need to be able to understand technical drawings and have good problem-solving skills as well as an ability in maths, science and IT. All of the following study areas are relevant to this job: •

electrical and electronic engineering

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manufacturing engineering

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mechanical engineering

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production engineering

There are no set entry requirements for the role but you would probably need GCSEs at grades 9 – 4 in maths and English. Grade A* – C in science or design technology would also be useful.

There are lots of vocational qualification routes into engineering and also apprenticeship options at several levels. Progression routes are also good in engineering and there will be opportunities to gain experience in the workplace as well as to develop your skills and qualifications – often sponsored by your employer.

How much you earn will depend on the company that you work for, the qualification level that you achieve and how good you are at your job. However, starting salaries for maintenance engineers are, on average, between

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£20,000 and £24,000 and salaries can rise to between £27,000 and £40,000 with experience.

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INTERVIEW

FIRST CLASS APPRENTICESHIPS

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JAMES GEE

JAMES GEE AND JAMES JONES ARE AMONGST THE FIRST DEGREE APPRENTICES TO GRADUATE. WE SPOKE WITH THEM BOTH ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE.

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when he was 17 and has just been awarded a First

WHAT DO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THINK ABOUT THE ROUTE THAT YOU’VE TAKEN?

Class Honours Degree in Digital and Tech Solutions.

“I was the only one in my friendship group to do an

ames started his apprenticeship with Capgemini

apprenticeship and my sixth form was a grammar, so there was

We asked James about his journey and how it feels to be

definitely a ‘you will go to uni’ attitude. My family was supportive

one of the first to graduate from a degree apprenticeship

though. My brother took a similar route so they’d already seen

programme.

how well he’d done.

“It feels absolutely brilliant. It’s been a long journey — 5 years.

“I didn’t get the results I needed for my university choices. I did

I’ve worked full time and studied distance learning. It’s not been

four A-levels rather than three and I think this was a mistake.

easy but now I’m finished and I have a first class honours degree.

I enjoyed AS levels but applied to unis that required three A

I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved.

grades and ending up getting 2 As and 2Bs. I Went into Clearing and secured a place at Aston University – it was my aunt who

“I started the apprenticeship when I was 17, straight after

suggested an apprenticeship.

A-levels. Capgemini put all new recruits through what we call boot camp. It’s a few weeks of deep learning before they put you

“I found Capgemini and thought ‘this is exactly what I want

to work. Once I’d done this, my first project was in Sheffield.

to do’. It’s taken me five years to complete but I love what I do. I have a full time job with Capgemini working in our

“I had to grow up quickly. I needed to book hotels and learn how

Applied Innovation Exchange where we build things like facial

to claim expenses. They don’t just leave you to sink though –

recognition, augmented reality and voice recognition solutions,

there’s support if you need it. The way I see it, you’ve got to learn

supporting clients by applying cutting edge technology to their

sometime and I learned quickly, developing my presentation skills

business problems.”

and becoming more outgoing.

ANY ADVICE? “The study part I did online. There were evening tutorials and

“I’d say, push yourself out of your comfort zone, never stop

the amount of time that I spent online studying would depend

learning, and don’t go to university just because you’re not sure

on the module. For example, Java I was doing day to day so I

what you want to do.

didn’t need to spend as much time learning this – only one night a month maybe. Other modules covered things that I didn’t

“I’ve been able to travel the whole of the UK through work. I’ve

practice every day, like data mining. I had no experience of this so

seen lots of places and I’ve had the chance to experience things

it was quite tough and I would spend more time on that.

which I wouldn’t have done through university necessarily.

“I found that I was applying learning directly to my job and my

“The downside is the social aspect, for the first three years

learning was reinforced by applying it in the workplace.

especially. All my friends went off to university and I was still really at home. That was hard to start off with but then you build

“Deadlines at work could sometimes clash with study deadlines,

relationships with work colleagues and make new friends and

which can be tough but I found that working in a consultancy

when my friends all returned from university, we regrouped. I

and away from home a lot makes it quite easy. You can get your

didn’t have fresher’s and didn’t do the partying like my friends,

head down in the peace of your hotel room and get lots of study

but I’ve had a different experience. I’ve enjoyed gourmet food

done with no distractions.”

and I’ve been earning for five years and not had to pay any fees.”

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ames Jones aged 25, from Bridgnorth, Shropshire

“The way we work is that we sit with the users, discuss their

has also just graduated with a Degree in Digital and

needs, then the team turns this into requirements and we draw

Tech Solutions on completing his apprenticeship. We

up sketches of what the software might look like and how it

asked him how he feels about his achievement.

might function and then move on to components.”

“It feels pretty good and a bit strange because nobody has done

ANY ADVICE?

it before – Graduation Day was a great day, with the gowns

“Yes, start thinking about options and ask what they are if you

and that. We’d met all of the teachers face-to-face and gone to

don’t know – if I’d known about this programme I probably

the university for some group work components so I felt like I

would have chosen it straight away. I’ve been earning a salary

belonged. It was probably more strange for those students who

while my friends have been building up debts and I’ve been able

hadn’t seen us before.

to buy a flat.

WHAT DO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THINK ABOUT THE ROUTE THAT YOU’VE TAKEN?

“You can’t go out clubbing every night and wake up a midday

“I stayed at school after my GCSEs and I studied A-levels. We

opportunities to celebrate with colleagues, especially when a

weren’t really told what other options there were and I knew I

project is finished.”

– got to go to work you know - but there are still plenty of

wanted a degree.

“Originally I went to university full time to study physics but by Christmas I wasn’t enjoying it. I was worried about debt building up and about job prospects, so I left and looked for a job in IT, which was a hobby of mine. My parents were a bit surprised

JAMES JONES

when I left university but I used to work part time in a hardware repair shop when I was in sixth form and I went back to this.

“I was still looking and I found the Capgemini apprenticeship, now I have BSc (Hons) in Digital and Tech Solutions. It took me about five and a half years in total to complete because I originally started on a higher apprenticeship and then transferred to the degree apprenticeship.

“I did an initial boot camp programme where I learned all the basics of software development and then I moved onto the apprenticeship and started the degree at Aston University.”

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE CAREER PLANS? “I’m full time now with Capgemini. I graduated and then it was back to business as usual, working on client side designing and developing software. I work with employees from the client’s side but first thing I grab a coffee with the team; we go through a daily stand up where we talk about what we did the day before and what we have planned for the day, then I get to work programming.

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MOTORSPORT

POLE

POSITION

BY JESS SHANAHAN

MOTORSPORT IS USUALLY THE GOAL FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES FAST CARS OR MOTORBIKES — JESS SHANAHAN TELLS US MORE.

T

he motorsport industry employs lots of people in

It’s never too early to get work experience and there

many different job roles. Here are just a few to

are plenty of race teams out there who would welcome

whet your appetite…

an enthusiastic helper. With the right experience and qualifications, you could go on to develop race cars, work as a Formula One trackside engineer, or become pit crew for an international race team.

DRIVING These days, racing drivers need to be able to do more

COMMUNICATIONS

than just drive fast. Unfortunately, there are very few

All teams and drivers need someone to promote what

racing jobs out there that pay, unless you can get to the

they’re doing to the world. Public relations professionals

level of Lewis Hamilton. For most people, being a racing

and social media managers both fall into this category.

driver, means spending a lot of your own money, or

While no qualifications are necessary, a degree in digital

working with sponsors.

marketing or PR is the best way to get the relevant experience. The best place to start it by building your own

Working with a sponsor means you promote their

social channels, connecting with teams and drivers, and

business through your racing. Racers need to be public

developing your writing skills.

speakers, brand ambassadors and very business-minded.

It’s a very similar set up to how Youtubers and bloggers

PRESS

work with brands, so if you do want to race, start building

Journalists and photographers are responsible for

your social followings now.

reporting on motorsport and bringing it to the fans.

Again, here a degree is useful but not always necessary

ENGINEERING

as employers often look for artistic skill and experience.

A motorsport engineer is someone who works on a race

No matter how old you are, start writing and taking

car, or helps to develop and test specific parts. If you’re

photographs now as it’ll help you to hone that skill.

mechanically minded, an engineering role is for you and there are plenty to choose from too. Firstly, you’ll need a

Above all, try and get to races. Motorsport is more

relevant degree in motorsport engineering, motorsport

than the big international Grands Prix. You’ve probably

technology, or similar.

got a local track that hosts club (amateur) race weekends and these are the best place to start if you

INFO Want a more detai led run-down of what jobs are available in motor sport? Visit www.racingmento r.com

want to absorb the atmosphere and find your future career.

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UK AUTOMOTIVE — THE FACTS 25,000 new jobs expected in automotive manufacturing to build connected and autonomous vehicles

30 Million+ vehicles

93,924 UK

serviced a year

commercial vehicles manufactured in 2016

1,816,622 vehicles

2,545,608

produced by UK car manufacturers in 2016

engines built in 2016

41,000 people

814,000 people employed in the UK automotive sector

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78,000 people

employed in the supply chain

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employed in the UK motorsport industry

AUTOMOTIVE

GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN’

BY JOSHUA PARKINSON JOSH IS A STUDENT AT WOODBROOK VALE SCHOOL. HE RESEARCHED CAREERS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FOR US WHILE HE WAS IN THE CASCAID OFFICE ON WORK EXPERIENCE.

E

ven if cars aren’t your big passion, the

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers

automotive industry has loads of exciting

and Traders (SMMT), a total of 1.7 million cars were

jobs on offer — from working in a garage,

produced in the UK in 2016 and by 2020 it could

fixing engines and bodywork, working

exceed two million, increasing the need for skilled

on cutting-edge research for self-driving

engineers to meet the demand. The industry has

vehicles or doing sales in a luxury car showroom. The

invested in apprenticeships and training which means

automotive industry has lots to offer in terms of career

more opportunities for young people to take up an

choice.

automotive career.

Careers in the automotive industry are varied and

The development of new technologies means that

include mechanic, vehicle technician and MOT tester,

people with existing automotive jobs will probably

automotive engineers, even graphic design.

need extra training. As the technologies used in cars change, young people training for jobs such as

Automotive engineering involves the research, design,

mechanic or other careers where you design, build,

development and manufacturing of vehicles. As an

maintain and repair cars will also probably need to

automotive engineer you would specialise and work

develop different skills than those that are used now.

on one part of a car or vehicle. What you would do as an automotive engineer would depend on the specialist area that you work in. It could include using computer-aided design, problem solving, inspecting or building prototypes or electrical and electronic work.

Mechanics are responsible for repairing and correcting faults in vehicles. They quickly diagnose a problem and correct it. They also carry out regular checks to prevent

“The automotive industry has lots to offer in terms of career choice”

breakdowns.

In the automotive industry marketing is important and making your vehicle or brand stand out is crucial.

As a graphic designer in the automotive industry you would design things like logos and marketing material that give a positive impression of the business at the same time as ‘selling’ the product or brand.

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SPONSORED EDITORIAL…

BY CATHIE FOSTER, HEAD OF MARKETING JTL RECENT RESEARCH CARRIED OUT IN THE LAST MONTH SUGGESTS THAT VERY FEW STUDENTS ARE BEING ADVISED THAT AN APPRENTICESHIP IS A VALID OPTION WHEN THEY LEAVE SCHOOL.

I

n a recent YouGov survey commissioned by

into the UK to fill the vacancies. With Brexit on the

leading work-based learning specialist JTL and

horizon, we do not know what their situation will

two of its partners, less than 1 in 12 students

be in two years time – but we do know that many

reported that they had been advised to consider

are already heading for home, leaving the UK under

a work-based apprenticeship after leaving school.

supplied with good quality electricians and plumbers.

In contrast 85% of students are being encouraged

For many young people, university will of course be

to go into further or higher education. Just 3% were

the right option, but JTL is seeing huge numbers of

advised to seek a job.

bright young people with excellent exam results who feel they have had enough of academic work and

It’s a situation JTL has been aware of for several years

want to do something practical, where they can start

and it has been out there striving to get the message

to earn a living.

across to young people – and to careers advisers and parents - that today’s apprenticeships are excellent

“There are some fantastic opportunities out there for

work-based opportunities that lead to a worthwhile

young people to start an apprenticeship and embark

qualification, can lead to a lifelong career in a

on a career in a highly skilled and well paid job,” says

professional trade, in a job where their expertise will

JTL’s Head of Marketing Cathie Foster. “However,

be highly needed and well paid. Indeed, many JTL

schools need to do more to highlight the benefits of

apprentices go on to own their businesses and then

apprenticeships and we look forward to working with

take on apprentices of their own. One advantage

them on this agenda.”

of apprenticeships is that you are employed by a company and paid while you learn – no student loans to pay back. JTL is sending apprentice ambassadors into schools across England and Wales to share their experiences of apprenticeships.

JTL specialises in providing apprenticeships for electricians and heating and plumbing apprentices – both professions that are desperate for newly qualified individuals – both boys and girls – to come into the sector to replace the huge number of electricians and plumbers who are due to retire over the next ten years. In the UK, we are currently

Watch how JTL celebrate their apprentices - click the image to play video.

very reliant on workers from Europe who have come

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

PLUMBER

A

plumber is a tradesperson who

The industry recognised qualifications you must

specialises in installing, repairing

have to register:

and maintaining plumbing and heating systems.

In England and Wales: NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Heating and Plumbing (Level 2 is the

Plumbers install and maintain water, drainage

minimum)

and heating systems. They cut, bend and join

In Scotland: SVQ Level 3 in Heating and

pipes and fittings, diagnose and fix faults and

Plumbing

service appliances. In addition to actually carrying out the work mentioned, you would

It is possible to get into plumbing by finding a

also be expected to measure, plan and cost out

trainee position where you can study for one of

jobs for customers.

the qualifications listed above, by completing a college course or through an apprenticeship.

Things to consider include that fact that plumbers will often have to work at height or in small enclosed spaces. It’s generally a physically

JOB PROSPECTS AND PAY

demanding job. The nature of the work means

According to labour market information, the

that you might need to work in the evening, at

plumbing and heating workforce will grow by

weekends and on national holidays.

2.3 per cent between now and 2024 and 26 per cent of the existing workforce are expected to

HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER

retire, creating a further 50,000 jobs.

To work as a plumber, you will need GCSEs in maths, English and science at grades 9 – 4

Starting salaries are around

(A* - C). You might be able to gain these whilst

£15,000 - £20,000 and salaries

completing an apprenticeship if you don’t have

can go up to over £40,000 for

them already.

highly skilled and experienced plumbers.

£

You will also need to hold a relevant industry recognised qualification to be registered as a plumbing and heating professional — so make sure that you look for courses and training providers that include gaining these.

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CONSTRUCTION

On site FLOORS, WALLS AND ROOFS – VERY IMPORTANT PARTS OF ALL BUILDINGS. FIND OUT ABOUT FOUR OF KEY JOB ROLES INVOLVED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. FLOOR LAYER

Average starting salaries are

There are different types of floor layers, but all

between £14,000 and £16,000

of them measure, mark, cut, shape and install

but senior or master floorers can

floor coverings and finishes, either by hand or

earn in the region of £33,000

using power tools.

and if you work on a self-

£

employed basis you would set your own rates.

As a floor layer, you might be laying flooring

Although the workforce is only expected to grow by 2.2 per cent between now and 2024, lots of bricklayers will be retiring, creating another 20,500 job openings.

Bricklaying is a physically demanding job and you’d work outdoors a lot, sometimes at the

for domestic, industrial or commercial property.

BRICKLAYER

weekend when you need to. Bricklayers tend

Each of these will require skills with different

You might guess correctly that bricklayers lay

to work as part of a team, so enjoying working

materials, such as carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood

bricks, stone, and building blocks to construct

with others is important.

and resin flooring.

and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures. They also cut and shape

English and maths GCSEs are important and

There are no formal qualification requirements

bricks, construct arches and do ornamental

getting a construction skills certification scheme

for this role but maths is an important skill

brickwork.

card or equivalent will be necessary. You could

in this craft as there’s a lot of measuring and

access the career through an

calculating involved. You’ll also need to be

Bricklaying is a highly skilled job which involves

apprenticeship or by completing

skilled in using cutting instruments safely.

working with a variety of materials including

a college course in bricklaying.

You can begin your career and gain the skills

marble, slate and granite and bricklayers are in

The average starting salary of a

that you need as a floor layer through an

demand.

bricklayer is £15,000

apprenticeship.

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£

INFO

INFO

According to resea rch from the Construction Ind ustry Training Board (CI TB), achieving a vocational quali fication can add up to 25 per cen t to a construction worke r’s salary.

You can find out ab out lots of qualifications that are useful for a career in construct ion as well as apprenticeships at www.goconstruct .org

DRAUGHT PROOFER

Labour market information

All buildings need ventilation but we all also

indicates that the construction

want to be warm without spending a fortune on

industry will need 55,480

our heating. This is where the draught proofer

specialist construction

comes in. Draught proofers identify and fix

operatives, including draught

draughts in everything from individual homes to

proofers between now and 2024. The average

although no formal qualifications are required.

schools and other large buildings.

starting salary is between £12,000 and £17,000,

You could take a look at the Roofing Industry

rising to about £25,000 with experience.

Alliance website to find out more about

£

Draught proofers track down where air is

You could work as a sheeting roofer, making buildings waterproof using lightweight materials; a slater or tiler; a hard metal and cladding roofer or felt roofer to name just a few.

There are NVQs available is this specialist area,

qualifying.

leaking from buildings, whether this is from a

ROOFING OPERATIVE

door, floorboards, skirting boards, a loft hatch,

It goes without saying that as a roofing operative

According to labour market data jobs are

window, cat flap or keyhole and they fix the

you would need to be happy working outdoors

projected to grow by 2.2 per cent between now

problem with specialist tools and draught

and at height.

and 2024, and 26 per cent of the workforce

proofing.

is expected to retire, creating There are lots of different type of roofing

13,200 job openings.

There are no formal qualification requirements,

operative, all of whom need to abide by health

The average starting salary for

although there are some specialist vocational

and safety guidelines and who cut and shape

a roofer is £12,000, rising to

qualifications that you could study for. Normally,

materials.

£32,000 for senior roofers.

£

you would be trained by working under the supervision of someone experienced in the trade.

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The brand new STEM Centre at Waltham Forest College offers state-of-the-art industry standard workshops to provide training in engineering and automotive technologies.

The new Automotive Workshop has facilities for both light vehicle and motorcycle maintenance.

All courses are run by our highly trained industry experienced lecturers and technicians, to assist our students in securing work within the industry.

As part of its commitment to provide training for future generations of engineers, the College has introduced three new Engineering courses.

Students will learn how to use equipment, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, to develop

Create Your Future

prototype designs, print 3D models, and program the latest desk-top CNC machines to manufacture components.

Contact us if you would like more information on the STEM Centre or the Engineering, Automotive and Electrical courses we provide.

020 8501 8501 myfuture@waltham.ac.uk www.waltham.ac.uk 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JB

AEROSPACE

Astronomical careers AEROSPACE IS A HUGE UK INDUSTRY. WE TAKE A LOOK AT HOW VARIOUS SUBJECTS FIT WITH CAREERS IN AEROSPACE.

W

hen you hear ‘aerospace careers’ you could be forgiven for thinking only of engineering and manufacturing roles.

The aerospace industry like all others relies on lots of people working in

many different area and roles.

We explore how a variety of subjects relate to the careers available in the aerospace industry.

ENGLISH AND MEDIA Combine your English studies with media skills and

STEM SUBJECTS (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS)

technical know-how for a career in aviation journalism

We couldn’t ignore those aerospace careers that make

writing expert pieces and reporting for magazines or

use of science, technology, engineering and maths

aviation news sites.

skills. Aerospace engineering career options where you work on the design and manufacture of aircraft,

LAW

spacecraft, satellites and components include specialising

Aviation law is a specialist legal area covering things like;

in aerodynamics, avionics, materials and structures and

aviation safety, contracts, mergers and acquisitions and

many, many more.

regulation and liability; not to mention international space law!

Let’s not forget those careers in maintenance either — aircraft engineers maintain, inspect, repair and service

PSYCHOLOGY

aircraft, keeping them in tip top condition and safe.

Safety isn’t just about how things are designed and manufactured. It’s also about how people behave in

There are also some very specialised roles, such as the

situations like emergencies. Understanding human

quality assurance engineer who makes sure that work

behaviour is very important to planning safety routines

is carried out to international quality standards and

and human factors specialists use their psychology skills to

the airworthiness engineer who is concerned with the

improve safety.

certification of aircraft to meet safety standards.

BUSINESS

DID YOU KNOW?...

The aerospace industry is big business. As such, business

There is an Outer Space Treaty that covers such things as the prohibition of nations

specialists work in all areas including: engineering and

claiming ownership of a celestial body. Under the terms of the treaty, all parties are

manufacturing, finance, sales, customer service, the supply

prohibited from placing nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit, on

chain, marketing and human resources.

the Moon, or on other bodies in space.

Imagine being a member of a legal team working on this!

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TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

THE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SECTOR IS HUGE, COVERING AIR, RAIL, ROAD AND WATER. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THREE AIR PASSENGER TRANSPORT ROLES. IN THE AIR - AIR CABIN CREW

and they must undergo a Disclosure and Barring

AIRLINE PILOT

Air cabin crew make sure that all the passengers

Service (DBS) check.

Pilots fly passengers or cargo from one

on board their flight have a safe and

destination to another. They have responsibility

comfortable journey. They perform pre-flight

You don’t need anything higher than a decent

for the safe operation of the aircraft and for

checks to make sure that everything is in good

secondary school education, including maths

passenger and crew safety.

working order and, after welcoming passengers

and English GCSEs at grades 9 - 4. If you did

on board, they perform in-flight tasks including

want to study further before beginning your

Airline pilots perform pre-flight checks, route

giving safety presentations, serving food and

career then an HNC / HND, foundation degree or

planning, communicate with air traffic control,

drinks, selling duty free products and generally

bachelor’s degree in something like hospitality

check data in-flight and adjust the flight plan

looking after the passengers.

management or leisure and tourism would be a

if necessary, keep the passengers and crew

good option.

updated throughout the flight and complete

There are certain skills that air cabin crew need

flight reports.

to have. These include good communication

Some of the perks of working as a member of

and teamwork skills, numeracy skills, a polite

cabin crew are that some airlines offer extra

As is the case with air traffic controllers, those

yet firm approach for dealing with any difficult

allowances (pay) for additional languages that

wanting to train as a pilot must pass a medical

passengers and the ability to remain calm in

you speak and most offer overnight payments

test (Class 1) before they can begin training

stressful situations.

for nights away, free domestic flights and

for their Airline Transport Pilots Licence

discounted international flights.

(ATPL). This training is very expensive and

Very specifically, air cabin crew need to be aged

costs between £60,000 and £90,000. There is a

18 or 21 for some airlines, have a good level of

Level 6 Apprenticeship in Professional Aviation

fitness, be able to swim, have normal colour

Pilot Practice available which offers a route to

vision, hold a passport with no restrictions on it

becoming a pilot.

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ON THE GROUND - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

There are some other strict requirements and you

A-levels, ideally in English, maths, science and a second language. Studying for a degree in

Air traffic controllers are highly trained

Class 3 medical certificate). You must have

aviation which includes pilot training is another

professionals who, using radar and other

normal blood pressure and no evidence of heart,

option.

technology, track planes and support pilots

gastro-intestinal tract or respiratory disease. You

through take-off, landing and in-flight. As an air

must have a body mass index of below 35, not

You would begin by working as a co-pilot. After

traffic controller you could be in charge of the

have epilepsy, have normal colour vision and no

you have clocked up 1500 flying hours, your

airspace between airports (an area controller) or

auditory problems.

licence can be moved from frozen ATPL status

you could be guiding pilots through landing (an

to unfrozen and you can qualify as an airline

approach controller). To find out whether you

It takes around 3 – 4 years to

captain. You must be at least 21 years old to

might be the right sort of person for this job you

train as an air traffic controller.

hold a full ATPL.

could complete some of the online activities at

Whilst training you would earn

www.nats.aero.

a salary of £13,154, rising to

You would need GCSEs at grades 9 – 4 and

Starting salaries for airline pilots are between £20,000 - £30,000.

An experienced pilot can earn anywhere between £38,000 and £90,000 and a highly

£

experienced pilot can earn up to £140,000.

will have to pass a medical test (the European

between £32,000 and £36,000

£

You must be over 18 and you must have a

once you’ve completed and passed your training.

minimum of five GCSEs, including maths and

There are opportunities to earn a great deal

English at grades 9 – 4 to train as an air traffic

more than this with experience, but do bear in

controller. It’s not necessary, but a degree which

mind that for every 3,330 applicants there are 15

is numerical or technical in nature might be

validated controllers.

beneficial.

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