| The Institution of Engineering Designers | Friday 4th July 2008 |
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Careers
Accredited Courses
The Institution accredits higher educational institutions (HEIs) that run courses for the training of professional engineers. Click here to see IED accredited courses and links to the HEI websites.
Details of how to get your programme accredited
Apprentices
Yes, there are still engineering businesses that offer apprenticeships. The Engineering Connections website has apprenticeships details.
Engineering Council careers
The Engineering Council UK (ECUK) sets the internationally recognised standards of professional competence and ethics for engineers, technologists and technicians. On the ECUK website is information about accredited engineering qualifications and links to a host of useful sites.
Engineers@work
An interactive cd aims to encourage more young people to consider a career in engineering. Aimed primarily at school careers advisers and teachers, the free cd highlights the wide range of exciting careers in the sector and provides practical information on routes into the profession.
Called engineers@work the cd's contents cover:
- The various routes into engineering careers and the salaries, prospects and working environments on offer;
- Examples of the creative and challenging roles for engineers worldwirde; and
- Case studies and sources of further information.
Click for more details about engineers at work and to order a copy.
EMTA
Engineering Marine Training Authority. This site includes general information, the EMTA, its mission and programmes, plus news, press releases and contacts.
Science and Engineering Courses and Colleges UK
The Science and Engineering Courses and Colleges UK website says, "Whatever your ambitions, we can help you choose the right combination of course and college in order to pursue your career goals."
Women's Engineering Society
Advice for young women entering engineering.
Young Engineers for Britain
Details of competitions and latest news for young engineers.
Work placements
Work placements as part of a degree course are an important part of career development. The HEIs have placement programmes and the Institution offers a service in support of these. Many students find placements with companies for which IED members work.
Click for a register of students currently seeking placements.
If you are an engineering student and would like to be included on the register, please e-mail Anna Clarke.
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