Not sure which engineering or technical route is right for you? This page brings together our career pathway guides so you can compare roles, explore related options, and choose a route that matches your interests and experience.
- Welder – A practical route for learners who want to build core welding skills, work safely with metal, and develop confidence in joining and repair work.
- Coded Welder – A more specialist welding route for those looking to work towards recognised competence for higher-specification jobs.
- Metal Fabricator – A pathway for learners interested in making, shaping, and assembling metal components using fabrication methods, tools, and drawings.
- Machining Technician – A precision manufacturing route focused on machine set-up, monitoring, adjustment, and accurate component production.
- Engineering Fitter – A hands-on pathway for learners interested in assembly, fitting, maintenance, and working accurately with mechanical parts and systems.
- Lift Engineer – A specialist electromechanical route covering the installation, maintenance, repair, and modernisation of lift and escalator systems.
- Electrical Inspection – A progression route for learners with an electrical background who want to move into inspection, reporting, and condition assessment work.
- Electrical Testing – A technical pathway focused on safe isolation, testing methods, and fault finding in electrical systems.
- Lean Manufacturing Operative – A strong starting point for learners who want to work in production, improve efficiency, and understand how manufacturing environments operate.
If you are still comparing options, explore a few related pathways rather than focusing on one job title alone. In many cases, the best starting point is the one that gives you a solid foundation for progression.
