Have you ever considered a career in engineering? Perhaps this makes you think of dirty overalls, hard hats and a lot of maths. But in reality, engineering projects and job roles are much more diverse.
Explore these 5 areas in engineering, detailing some of the unexpected roles involved and discover your dream job.
Kickstart a career in engineering
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An introduction to design engineering
This free course, An introduction to design engineering, looks at the way in which engineers use ideas and approaches from the discipline of design thinking to inform their work. The complexity that people bring to design problems is introduced, along with some basic methods of dealing with such complexity.
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Assessing risk in engineering, work and life
Risk is something that must be taken into account at all times when practising as an engineer. We accept risk as part of everyday life so there is a need to balance the risks of an activity against the benefits that it brings. This free course, Assessing risk in engineering, work and life, investigates how we can manage risks at work, in the ...
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Personal development planning for engineering
This free course, Personal development planning for engineering, has been written in keeping with the requirements of UK-SPEC and the professional engineering institutions (e.g. ImechE, IET etc). It will provide you with a range of relevant information and guidance in critically assessing and scrutinising your career development aspirations.
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Kickstart a career in engineering
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An introduction to design engineering
Learn more to access more details of An introduction to design engineeringThis free course, An introduction to design engineering, looks at the way in which engineers use ideas and approaches from the discipline of design thinking to inform their work. The complexity that people bring to design problems is introduced, along with some basic methods of dealing with such complexity.
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Assessing risk in engineering, work and life
Learn more to access more details of Assessing risk in engineering, work and lifeRisk is something that must be taken into account at all times when practising as an engineer. We accept risk as part of everyday life so there is a need to balance the risks of an activity against the benefits that it brings. This free course, Assessing risk in engineering, work and life, investigates how we can manage risks at work, in the ...
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Personal development planning for engineering
Learn more to access more details of Personal development planning for engineeringThis free course, Personal development planning for engineering, has been written in keeping with the requirements of UK-SPEC and the professional engineering institutions (e.g. ImechE, IET etc). It will provide you with a range of relevant information and guidance in critically assessing and scrutinising your career development aspirations.
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Seven myths of being a female engineer
There is a mountain of myths surrounding the engineering profession – particularly the role of women within the industry.
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Women in engineering - interview with Robyn Moates
Hardware engineer Robyn discusses the highlights of her job, plus the misconceptions of her industry.
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Level: 1 Introductory
More on engineering
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Seven myths of being a female engineer
Read now to access more details of Seven myths of being a female engineerThere is a mountain of myths surrounding the engineering profession – particularly the role of women within the industry.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Women in engineering - interview with Robyn Moates
Watch now to access more details of Women in engineering - interview with Robyn MoatesHardware engineer Robyn discusses the highlights of her job, plus the misconceptions of her industry.
Level: 1 Introductory
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