1. Laboratory Assistant Analysts in the pharmaceutical industry often use a range of equipment to analyse raw materials, products and packaging components to ensure that the product meets the necessary quality specifications Competencies:  Ability to present information both written and verbally  Strong attention to detail  A commitment to accuracy  Good problem-solving ability  A patient, meticulous and methodical approach  Ability to work as part of a team

2. Sign Installation/ Maintenance Worker Sign installation/maintenance workers plan the installation and fixing of signs and manage their ongoing maintenance. A key part of the work is to ensure that signs meet statutory and planning requirements as well as technical construction and installation standards Competencies:  Strong practical skills  Good communication skills  Ability to work quickly and under pressure  Ability to manage a varied workload in an efficient manner  Flexibility to adopt new work methods  Ability to manage installation team of technicians and fitters  Good problem-solving skills

3. Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurses are charged with looking after animals after surgery, preparing animals for their operations and assisting veterinary surgeons in their duties. Competencies:  Ability to present complicated and upsetting information to owners  Strong attention to detail  Natural affinity for animals  Caring nature  A patient, meticulous and methodical approach  Ability to work as part of a team

4. Accountant Accountants offer business advice and produce financial reports to make sure a company is profitable. They ensure companies follow legal guidelines and conduct their business in a fair and open way. Competencies:  Ability to present complicated information  Strong attention to detail  Understanding of the law regarding taxes, income and outgoings  Excellent attention to detail  A patient, meticulous and methodical approach  Comfortable working with people from different organisations

5. Engineer (offshore) An experienced discipline engineer who works in a design, operations or project engineering environment providing professional engineering support/solutions to offshore oil and gas operations and projects. Competencies:  Demonstrable acquisition and application of technical expertise  Communication skills  Planning/organisational skills  Problem-solving skills  Team working skills  Commercial awareness

6. Games Designer A person who builds scenarios for computer games using a computer programming language. People in this position will also test games for bugs and solve any associated problems. Competencies:  Close attention to detail  Able to use physics and maths  Planning/organisational skills  Problem-solving skills  Team working skills  Understanding of what is attractive to potential game players

7. Marine Biologist Focussing on a particular area (e.g. how penguins are adapting to climate change), marine biologists perform fieldwork, collect samples and analyse data to produce reports. Competencies:  Be prepared to travel to destinations around the world  Strong attention to detail  Excellent analytical skills  Good understanding of maths and science  Able to spot patterns and make conclusions  Desire to understand how the world works and to tell others about it

8. Cosmetic Specialist Scientific advisors for cosmetic companies help to create products that people wear everyday. In addition to finding the perfect combination of chemicals, the specialists have to explain the science that makes the product work. Competencies:  Excellent understanding of chemistry  Strong attention to detail  Able to communicate complicated information in a simple way  Able to spot patterns and make conclusions  Desire to work in the beauty industry

9. Theatre Technician Technicians have many roles in the theatre from lighting the stage, ensuring the microphones work to helping to construct the set. Competencies:  Strong attention to detail  Flexibility  Ability to work late hours  Problem solving skills  Team working skills  Scientific, mathematical and engineering tendencies

10. Sports Technologist Sports Technologists design, test and develop sports equipment and clothing. The main focus of the job is improving athletes’ performance. Competencies:  Strong attention to detail  Excellent analytical skills  Ability to work outdoors and in different environments  Problem solving skills  Passionate about sports  Highly developed mathematic and scientific skills

11. Laboratory Assistant -£19,000 to £25,000 -Need a degree or HNC/D in a science subject Sign Installation/Maintenance Worker -£18,000 to £21,000 starting rising to £30,000 to £35,000 -Can start as an apprentice then take a degree in engineering Veterinary Nurses -£18,000 to £22,000 -Can learn on the job through a NVQ level 3 or do a Foundation Degree at university Accountant -£20,000 to £40,000 -Can either gain a qualification part-time through a professional body or go to university Engineer -£45,000-£75,000 -Need an honours degree and sometimes a masters degree Games Designer -£19,000-£55,000 -Generally need a foundation degree or above Marine Biologist -£17,000-£60,000 -Often need a masters or a post-doctorate degree Cosmetic Specialist -£18,00-£50,000 -Need a degree and sometimes a masters degree Theatre Technician -£15,000-£35,000 -Can be taken on as an apprentice after leaving school but degrees are available in this area Sports Technologist -£18,000-£60,000 -Need a degree Order of Highest Qualifications needed for the job: 1.Marine Biologist 2.Engineer 2.Cosmetic Specialist 4.Sports Technologist 5.Lab Assistant 5.Games Designer 7.Theatre Technician 8.Accountant 9.Vet Nurse 10. Sign Worker Order of Top End Average Salaries: 1.Engineer 2.Marine Biologist 2.Sports Technologist 4.Games Designer 5.Cosmetic Specialist 6.Accountant 7.Sign Worker 7.Theatre Technician 9.Lab Assistant 10.Vet Nurse Information taken from STEM Choices pack and FutureMorph website