1. What is engineering? www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
This presentation is recommended for use with year olds and should be delivered in approximately 20 minutes.
By the end of the session students should be able to:
Describe one job that an engineer does
Provide examples of subjects/qualifications that you may need to become an engineer
Explain two positive attributes of engineering roles
List two sources where they can go to find out more information about engineering careers
  The presenter is encouraged to add their own experiences and examples in order to bring the presentation alive for the audience. When doing this - presenters are reminded to consider whether their own experiences will resonate with both boys and girls and a diverse audience of young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Not all the slides are essential. Presenters may want to insert additional slides or amend the existing order. If this is the case please give consideration to the total length of time for your presentation and again the relevance of any additions for the audience.
Presenters are reminded that students may have negative or outdated views about engineering that may need addressing and challenging. We hope that the content and images we have provided will support you with that.

2. Which involve engineering?
Solving
problems
Providing
water
Creating
cars
Gadgets
galore
Fashion
& beauty
Here are just some examples of engineered products, you might like to ask students to contribute other things that are designed/created by engineers?
More examples are provided on the Tomorrow’s Engineers postcards at
Sports
Health &
medicine
Built
environment
Food

3. Engineering is everywhere…
Almost everything you eat, wear, use and like to do involves engineering.
From everyday things like your mobile, computer and clothes to medicine, space, national security and renewable energy
… to tackling climate change, providing clean drinking water or ensuring sustainable food supplies.
You may like to link your discussions from the previous slide.

4. School subjects lead to real world engineering
Maths
Physics
Design and Technology
Computing
Chemistry
The most important subjects for engineering are mathematics and physics.
Refer to the ‘Getting into Engineering’ poster for more information

5. Design, develop, produce…
Engineering’s about…
Finding out what people need, developing ideas and seeing how products can be made at a good price
Developing the product on time and running tests to make sure it’s safe and reliable
Producing something that makes our lives better… whether that’s a new games console, high-tech sports equipment or quicker, greener and safer travel
Refer to the ‘Engineering Cars’ and ‘Engineering Fashion’ posters for more information

6. What’s in it for you? www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
Loads of different types of roles – such as:
Design, development, research, buying (engineering solutions) and management of engineering (projects and people)
Opportunities to travel, work in different environments and meet interesting people
Plus the money isn’t bad either…
For those who go to university, engineering and technology graduate starting salaries are approximately 20 % higher than the average graduate starting salary.
Engineering technicians also earn, on average, more than other STEM* technicians – in fact they top the league table of STEM technician salaries. *Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
For more information about salaries and how they compare refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ at
Encourage young people to look at the video case studies on

7. Science (Physics) Maths D&T
Getting into engineering…
Apprenticeships Earn while you learn Intermediate / Advanced / Higher e.g. NVQ / SVQ / BTEC
On the job training
Work
6th Form/College A levels / IB / Highers (or equivalent) BTEC Level 2 & 3 HNC & HND Foundation Degree
School
Science (Physics) Maths D&T
Computing
Chemistry
For more information about non-traditional routes such as apprenticeships please refer to the ‘Resource Notes’
For more information about suitable qualifications refer to the ‘Route Maps’ (and select individual resources on the left).
University Bachelors (BEng) Masters (MEng)

8. Professional Qualifications…
Once in work, consider becoming professionally registered and earn the right to use letters after your name
Registration requires a combination of qualifications and work experience
Some degree courses are accredited and will give you a head start
Learn more from the Engineering Council –
Letters would be CEng (Chartered Engineer), IEng (Incorporated Engineer) and EngTech (Engineering Technician) or ICT Tech (Information and Communications Technology Technician).
A Chartered Engineer is an official title given to working engineers who have demonstrated their excellence in engineering. Examples of other professions that have chartered status are: accountants, surveyors, marketers and librarians.
For more information about suitable qualifications for professional registration refer to the ‘Route Maps’ (and select individual resources on the left).

9. Why I recommend engineering…
Being part of a creative process
Designing solutions to meet customers’ needs
Testing and improving technology
Having a range of roles/ responsibilities
Working in a team with others
Doing something different every day
Earning a good salary
Having great prospects – we need more engineers at all levels in the UK
You may need to explain what a ‘multidisciplinary team’ is for some audiences.
You may like to include some examples from your own career. Refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ at for guidance on doing this.
Encourage young people to look at the video case studies on

10. www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Where to find out more…
Tomorrow’s Engineers tomorrowsengineers.org.uk – lots of information about engineering careers
Future Morph futuremorph.org – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & maths
Maths Careers mathscareers.org.uk – more information about careers using maths
Physics.org physics.org
– your guide to physics on the web
National Careers Service (England only)
– general careers advice for year olds
TES – Growing Ambitions – new source of online careers resources for teachers
FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING
Scotland
Wales NI
ALSO for teachers and careers advisors
- Department of Education careers resources AND
- The National STEM Centre

11. How to get involved… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Things you can do:
Join a STEM or Engineering Club STEM Clubs
Take up an engineering challenge National Science + Engineering Competition
Ask your school to organise a visit from
an engineer STEM Ambassadors
Visit an exhibition or museum Culture 24
FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING
Do they have a STEM club in the school? If not encourage the school to set one up.
Enter the National Science and Engineering competition. Visit the website for more information about how.
Organise regular visits from a STEM Ambassador. This may already be happening, if not can you support this process by arranging a visit or becoming an ambassador yourself? Visit the website for more information about how.
Find out about local museums and exhibitions.
Take ‘Whose Crew Are You?’
Whose Crew Are You? is a quick, online quiz designed for young people to show them some of the exciting, and unexpected, career directions that qualifications in science, technology, engineering and maths can take them in. Maybe they would like to work outdoors designing and making buildings? If so, the Construction Crew could be for them. Or, they  might want to contribute to events like The Olympic Games? If so, the Sports Crew might be their crew.  Let them find out for themselves at so they can see how much fun their future could be.
Students can even take the quiz on their mobile phone, iPod Touch, IPad or tablet… all they have to do is scan the QR code (above). This QR code can be used as part of a presentation or subsequently in printouts, giving them the option to explore by themselves.
Take the WHOSE CREW ARE YOU? careers test on the Tomorrow’s Engineers website

12. Now - ask me more… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING
Do you have a Tomorrow’s Engineers resource pack? It includes postcards and leaflets for young people and posters for teachers that you can leave behind. If not you can request one at
Don’t forget there is lots more information about engineering careers at
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