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Engineering and manufacturing

Engineering and manufacturing

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Engineering, Design and Development Pathway
Technical Occupations Higher Technical Occupations Professional Occupations
Skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering. Typically require qualifications at levels 2/3 Require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education. Typically require qualifications at levels 4/5 Occupations where there is a clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as occupations where a degree apprenticeship exists
Design and Development Technician
Design and develop parts of product and/or process technologies
Engineering Design & Draughtsperson (L3)
Control & Instrumentation
Electrical
Mechanical
Piping
Structural
Fitted Furniture Design Technician (L3)
New Furniture Product Developer (L3)
Railway Engineering Design Technician (L3)
Design and Development Technical Manager
Design and develop whole product and/or process technologies using a specific discipline or technology or application expertise
Engineering Manufacturing Technician (L4)
Product Development Manager
Senior CAD Engineer
Space Engineering Technician (L4)
Technical Dyer & Colourist (L4)
Design and Development Engineer
Design and develop a range of products and/or process technologies using discipline and applications specific expertise
Aerospace Engineer (degree) (L6)
Aerospace Software Development Engineer (degree) (L6)
Chemical Engineer
Electro-Mechanical Engineer (L6)
Electronic Systems Principal Engineer (L7)
Embedded Electronic Design & Development Engineer (degree) (L6)
Geotechnical Engineer (L7)
Human Factors Specialist (L7)
Light Water Reactor Scientist & Engineer
Materials Science Technologist (L6)
Mechanical Engineer
Medical Device/Medical Engineer
Naval Architect (L6)
Postgraduate Engineer (L7)
Decommissioning/Disposal Engineer
Design and Development Engineer
Engineering Business Manager
Maintenance/Test Engineer
Manufacture/Production Engineer, Product Support (including logistics)
Quality Assurance/Compliance Engineer
Research and Development Engineer
Supply Chain/Procurement
System Integration Engineer
Test/Qualification Engineer
Power & Propulsion Gas Turbine Engineer (L7)
Aircraft Propulsion
Rotating Machinery Applications
Power Engineer
Product Design & Development Engineer (degree) (L6)
Robotics Engineer (L6)
Simulation & Modelling Engineer
Space Systems Engineer (L6)
Systems Engineer (Masters) (L7)
Tool Process Design Engineer (L6)
Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control Pathway
Technical Occupations Higher Technical Occupations Professional Occupations
Skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering. Typically require qualifications at levels 2/3 Require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education. Typically require qualifications at levels 4/5 Occupations where there is a clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as occupations where a degree apprenticeship exists
Fabrication and Welding Operative/Technician
Make products and plant by cutting, forming, jointing and shaping of materials
Fenestration Fabricator (L2)
General Welder (Arc Processes) (L2)
Gunsmith
Metal Fabricator (L3)
Non Destructive Testing Engineering Technician (L3)
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator (L2)
Pipe Welder (L3)
Plate Welder (L3)
Fabrication and Welding Technologist
Detail to be added
Fabrication Technologist
Welding Technologist
Food and Science Manufacturing Operative/Technician
Operate semi-automated and automated plant and equipment to manufacture food and chemical products
Abattoir Worker (L2)
Food & Drink Process Operator (L2)
Food & Drink Technical Operator (L3)
Science Manufacturing Process Operative (L2)
Science Manufacturing Technician (L3)
Manufacturing and Process Operative/Technician
Assemble and construct complex engineering products
Advanced Furniture CNC Technician (L3)
Advanced Upholsterer (L3)
Modern Upholsterer
Traditional Upholsterer
Boat Builder (L3)
Composites Technician (L3)
Engineering Fitter (L3)
Furniture Manufacturer (L2)
Bed Manufacturer
Foam Convertor and Upholstery Cushion Interior Manufacturer
Furniture CNC Specialist
Furniture Finisher
Furniture Restorer
General Furniture Manufacturer
Modern Furniture Service Repairer
Modern Upholsterer
Wood Machinist
Machining Technician (L3)
Polymer Technician (L3)
Signage Technician (L3)
Wood Product Manufacturing Operative (L2)
Manufacturing Engineer
Introduce complex technologies into the manufacturing environment and improve manufacturing technologies
Control Technical Support Engineer (degree) (L6)
Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer (degree) (L6)
Manufacturing Engineer (degree) (L6)
Manufacturing Manager (degree) (L6)
Mine Management (L6)
Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (OME) Professional (integrated degree) (L6)
Breakdown & Disposal Professional
Manufacturing & Processing Professional
Research and Development Professional
Safety Professionals
Test & Evaluation Professional
Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives Specialist (integrated degree) (L7)
Manufacturing Operative
Routine assembly of manufactured products
Fashion & Textiles Pattern Cutter (L3)
Footwear Manufacturer (L2)
Glass Manufacturing Operator
Glass Processor
Knitted Product Manufacturing Technician (L3)
Lean Manufacturing Operative (L2)
Inspection/Quality
Logistics/Material
Production Processing/Finishing
Production/Assembly
Material Cutter (L2)
Metal Castings, Foundry & Patternmaking Technician (L3)
Foundry Material & Process Control Technician
Foundry Post Casting Technician
Foundry Production Technician
Inspection & Quality Assurance Technician
Metal Casting Furnace & Ladle
Methods Development Technician
Pattern & Model Making Technician
Sewing Machinist (L2)
Textile Manufacturing Operative (L2)
Plant Operative/Technician
Operate plant and equipment for a part/sub process
Mineral Processing General Site Operative
Mineral Processing Mobile & Static Plant Operator (L2)
Mobile Plant
Static Plant
Mineral Processing Weighbridge Operator (L2)
Nuclear Operative (L2)
Nuclear Decommissioning Operative
Nuclear Process Operative
Textile Care Operative (L2)
Commercial Laundry
Dry/Wet Cleaning
Manufacturing, Plant and Process Technologist
Develop and improve technology of the manufacturing plant and equipment for a whole process
Brewer (L4)
Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist (L4)
Food & Drink Engineer (L5)
Mineral Products Technician (L5)
Asphalt & Pavements
Cement & Cementitious Products
Clays (Heavy and White)
Concrete (Readymix & Precast/Prestressed)
Mineral Extraction
Nuclear Technician (L5)
Ordnance Munitions Explosives Technician (L4)
Process Leader (L4)
Textile Technical Specialist (L4)
Technical Finishing Technician
Technical Weaving Technician
Plant and Process Engineer
Develop and improve the operation and development of manufacturing processes and systems and enable them to operate safely and efficiently
Materials Process Engineer (L7)
Brazing
Casting
Coatings
Heat Treatment
Surface Treatment
Welding
Nuclear Reactor Desk Engineer (L6)
Nuclear Scientist & Nuclear Engineer (degree) (L6)
Nuclear Technical Specialist
Process Automation Engineer (degree) (L7)
Radiation Protection Practitioner (L6)
Science Industry Process & Plant Engineer (degree) (L6)
Print and Packaging Operative/Technician
Operate complex manufacture of printed matter and packaged goods
Packaging Technician
Papermaker (L3)
Print Operative (L2)
Post-press operative
Pre-press operative
Press operative
Print Technician (L3)
Post-Press Technician
Pre-Press Technician
Press Technician
Print and Packaging Technologist
Develop and apply new and improve existing technologies for print and packaging manufacturing
Packaging Technologist
Print and Packaging Engineer
Details to be added
Packaging Professional (integrated degree) (L6)
Quality Improvement and Project Control Technician
Maintain and improve product and process integrity and quality, production and process efficiency, and the overall health and safety of the working environment
Engineering Technician (L3)
Aerospace Manufacturing Electrical / Mechanical & Systems Fitter
Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter
Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician (Fixed & Rotary Wing)
Airworthiness, Planning, Quality & Safety Technician
Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Maritime Electrical Fitter
Maritime Fabricator
Maritime Mechanical Fitter
Maritime Pipeworker
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
Product Design & Development Technician
Technical Support Technician
Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician
Metal Recycling General Operative (L2)
End-of-Life Vehicles Operative
Material Classification Operative
Material Handler (Specialist Equipment) Operative
WEEE Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Operative
Weighbridge Operative
Mineral & Construction Product Sampling & Testing Operations (L2)
Nuclear Health Physics Monitor (L2)
Project Controls Technician (L3)
Water Process Operative (L2)
Clean Water Process Operative
Waste Water Process Operative
Quality Improvement and Project Control Manager
Maintain and improve the integrity and quality of complex products and processes, improve whole production and process technologies, and the overall health and safety of the working environment
Asset Manager (L4)
Engineer Surveyor (L4)
Engineer Surveyor (Electrical)
Engineer Surveyor (Mechanical)
Metal Recycling Technical Manager (L5)
Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician (NWIT) (L4)
Quality Improvement, Health & Safety Professional
Direct and manage overall product and process integrity and quality, and the health and safety of a whole workplace
Engineering Compliance Manager
Marine Surveyor (L6)
Non Destructive Testing Engineer (L6)
Project Controls Professional (L6)
Quality Manager
Risk & Safety Management Professional (degree) (L7)
Safety Engineer
Through Life Engineering Services Specialist (L7)
Maintenance, Installation & Repair Pathway
Technical Occupations Higher Technical Occupations Professional Occupations
Skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering. Typically require qualifications at levels 2/3 Require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education. Typically require qualifications at levels 4/5 Occupations where there is a clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as occupations where a degree apprenticeship exists
Manufacturing/Process Maintenance Operative/Technician
Maintain and repair production and process plant and equipment in manufacturing
Compressed Air & Vacuum Technician (L3)
Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer (L3)
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Gas Network Craftsperson (L3)
Electrical & Instrumentation
Emergency Response Craftsperson
Network Pipelines Maintenance Craftsperson
Pressure Management
Gas Network Operative (L2)
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician (L3)
Electrical System & Process Control Technician
Electrical Technician
Electromechanical Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Mechanical Technician
Plant Operations Technician
Wind Turbine Technician
Power Network Craftsperson (L3)
Overhead Lines
Substation Fitting
Underground Cables
Science Industry Maintenance Technician (L3)
Utilities Engineering Technician (L3)
Electrical
Instrumentation Control & Automation
Mechanical
Water Network Operative (L2)
Clean Water Network Operative
Waste Water Network Operative
Water Process Technician (L3)
Waste Water: Sewerage Network Technician
Waste Water: Treatment Technician
Water Distribution: Leakage Technician
Water Distribution: Network Technician
Water Treatment: Process Technician
Water Treatment Technician (L3)
Legionella Risk Assessor
Water Treatment Equipment Technician
Water Treatment Operations Supervisor
Manufacturing/Process Maintenance Advanced Technician
Test and commission power generation, transmission and distribution plant to confirm the successful installation and operation of new and refurbished plant and equipment to prescribed specifications
Electrical Power Protection & Plant Commissioning Engineer (L4)
Manufacturing/Process Maintenance Engineer
Improve and develop manufacturing and engineering systems
Food & Drink Advanced Engineer (degree) (L6)
Automation
Mechanical
Production
Service, Repair and/or Overhaul Operative/Technician
Install, maintain and service plant and equipment
Accident Repair Technician (L3)
Autocare Technician (L2)
Automotive Glazing Technician (L3)
Aviation Maintenance Mechanic (Military) (L2)
Act as Safety Person for Another Tradesperson Undertaking a Hazardous Maintenance Task
Assist with Aircraft Functional Checks on Non-Complex Systems
Undertake Aircraft Assisted Escape System (AAES)
Undertake Avionic Component Replacement
Undertake Mechanical Component Replacement
Work Safely with Others on Aircraft Armament Systems
Bicycle Mechanic (L2)
Bus & Coach Engineering Technician (L3)
Coach Builder
Electrical
Mechanical
Mechelec
Commercial Catering Equipment Technician (L3)
Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (L2)
Drinks Dispense Technician (L3)
Electrical, Electronic Product Service & Installation Engineer (L3)
Engineering Operative (L2)
Electrical and Eletronic
Fabrication
Maintenance
Materials, Processing and Finishing
Mechanical Manufacturing
Technical Support
Furniture Finisher (L2)
Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician (L3)
Healthcare Estates
Healthcare Medical Devices
Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (L3)
Heritage Engineering Technician (L3)
Aviation
Coach-building & Trim
Marine
Steam (Boiler-smith)
Steam (Mechanical Overhaul)
Vehicle Mechanical
Leisure & Entertainment Engineering Technician
Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering Technician (L3)
Lift/Escalator Electromechanic (L3)
Escalator & Moving Walk Installation
Escalator & Moving Walk Service & Repair
Lift Installation
Lift Service & Repair
Lifting Equipment Technician (L3)
Marine Electrician (L3)
Marine Engineer (L3)
Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic (L2)
Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician (L3)
Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (L3)
Motorcycle Technician (Repair & Maintenance) (L3)
Power Support Operative (L2)
Overhead Lines
Substation Fitting
Underground Cables
Rail Engineering Operative (L2)
Electrification
Overhead Lines
Signalling
Telecoms
Track Advanced Technician
Traction & Rolling Stock
Rail Engineering Technician (L3)
Electrification
Overhead Lines
Rail Systems
Signalling
Telecoms
Track
Traction & Rolling Stock
Specialist Tyre Operative (L2)
Stair Lift, Platform Lift, Service Lift Electro Mechanic (L2)
Lifting Platform Installation
Lifting Platform Service & Repair
Service Lift Installation
Service Lift Service & Repair
Stairlift Installation
Stairlift Service & Repair
Surface Finisher (L3)
Automotive Surface Finisher
Aviation Surface Finisher
Marine Surface Finisher
Survival Equipment Fitter (Military) (L3)
Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician (L3)
Vehicle Damage Paint Technician (L3)
Vehicle Damage Panel Technician (L3)
Installation, Service, Repair and/or Overhaul Advanced Technician
Install, maintain and service plant and equipment using application and/or context specific expertise
Aircraft Maintenance Certifying Engineer (L4)
Automation & Controls Engineering Technician (L4)
Chief Engineer (Shipping)
Electrical Power Networks Engineer (L4)
Asset Management Engineer
Control Engineer
Design Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer
Operational Delivery Engineer
Planning Engineer
Engineering Services Manager
High Speed Rail & Infrastructure Technician (L4)
Civil Engineering
Command Control & Communications
Operations
Power
Rolling Stock
Systems Engineering
Track
Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician (L4)
Propulsion Technician (L4)
Engine Build & Process Technician
Propulsion Test
Rail & Rail Systems Engineer (L5)
Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services
Rail Civil Engineering
Rail Systems Integration
Signalling & Control Systems
Telecoms, Networks & Digital
Track Engineering
Traction & Rolling Stock
Rail Engineering Advanced Technician (L4)
Electrification Advanced Technician
Overhead Lines Advanced Technician
Rail Sytems Advanced Technician
Signalling Advanced Technician
Telecoms Advanced Technician
Track Advanced Technician
Traction & Rolling Stock Advanced Technician
Road Transport Engineering Manager (L4)
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician
Small Vessel Chief Engineer (L4)
Vehicle Damage Assessor (L4)
Installation & Service Engineer
Build and install plant and equipment using application and/or context specific expertise
Commissioning Engineer
Marine Technical Superintendent (degree) (L7)
Rail & Rail Systems Principal Engineer (degree) (L7)
Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services
Rail Civil Engineering
Rail Systems Integration
Signalling & Control Systems
Telecoms, Networks & Digital
Track Engineering
Traction & Rolling Stock
Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer (integrated degree) (L6)
Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services
Rail Civil Engineering
Rail Systems Integration
Signalling & Control Systems
Telecoms, Networks & Digital
Track Engineering
Traction & Rolling Stock