£17,680
Average salary at age 20
£46,280
Average Salary
38
Average hours per week
Description
Workers in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 212: Engineering Professionals.Main Tasks
- Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems;
- Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys;
- Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture;
- Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials;
- Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details;
- Examines and advises on patent applications;
- Provides technical consultancy services.
Qualifications
Chartered engineers possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.What Engineering professionals n.e.c. studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (G1) Mathematics | 2 |
| (W2) Design studies | 2 |
| (F2) Materials science | 1 |
| (H3) Mechanical engineering | 22 |
| (F1) Chemistry | 2 |
| (H4) Aerospace engineering | 6 |
| (F6) Geology | 1 |
| (F8) Physical geographical sciences | 1 |
| (C7) Molecular biology, biophysics & biochemistry | 1 |
| (H8) Chemical, process & energy engineering | 7 |
| (K2) Building | 2 |
| (K1) Architecture | 1 |
| (J5) Materials technology not otherwise specified | 2 |
| (J2) Metallurgy | 1 |
| (H1) General engineering | 7 |
| (H2) Civil engineering | 10 |
| (J9) Others in technology | 1 |
| (H7) Production & manufacturing engineering | 1 |
| (F3) Physics | 4 |
| (B4) Nutrition | 1 |
| (N1) Business studies | 1 |
| (D6) Food & beverage studies | 5 |
| (K4) Planning (urban, rural & regional) | 1 |
| (C6) Sport & exercise science | 1 |
| (N2) Management studies | 1 |
| (H6) Electronic & electrical engineering | 10 |
| (I1) Computer science | 2 |
UK Prospects
124800
Workforce Size
2.38%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
9032
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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