Monday, August 24, 2009

Full Time Engineering Education Or On Job Training

Engineering affects every aspect of human activity - work, leisure, health, education and concerned with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of just about anything that has movable parts. Civil engineers and Mechanical engineers are also involved in design, research and development, or production. They work in all kinds of industries, including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, energy, railways, the automotive industry, in sport and in medicine.

Engineering jobs hence will cover who's building what, where, and how they are doing; as well as provide insight into key players, new technologies, key trends, and policy issues at the local, state, and federal level. It is possible to begin training for craft or technician-level jobs straight from school with GCSEs in English, maths and science. A work-based apprenticeship leading to technician status through NVQ, a BTEC Higher National Diploma/Certificate, or a foundation degree in engineering or technology are other possible routes. It is then possible to progress to degree level, and incorporated and chartered status. The Diploma in engineering may be relevant for this area of work.

One way to train as an engineer is to study full time at university or college for a first degree. It is possible to have a pure mechanical engineering job, Civil and or Electrical Engineering job and pursue a course or a combined course. Generally the minimum qualifications for a degree course in engineering are two a levels including maths and physics, and three other subjects at GCSE. Alternative qualifications may include BTEC national awards in mechanical engineering or a related subject.

Well, both the types have their own importance, and one cannot be replaced with another. If you’re young enough you must pursue a full time degree, but in case if you see that at your age it will not be good for you to study full time, on job courses can work best for you.

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