In the news today. This is the pathway to becoming an Engineer for many and considered "equivalent" to having completed a skilled apprenticeship by the educational establishment.
A levels are ONE way, not THE way, towards a career in engineering. An A level can be followed by university or an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship does not preclude university later. Apprenticeships are good for practical experience. University courses can include industrial placement, where practical experience can be gained. There is plenty of flexibility. Many teenagers are fed up with school and long for a practical working environment.
I followed all these routes. A levels, then apprenticeship then study for a degree later. I am not pretending that every career decision I made was a good one, but this was a path that suited me well and I don't regret it.
Sorry, I'll stop monopolising after this but just to bang the drum...you don't need a degree at all for a professional engineering role. Including if you want to be Chartered. (DItto A levels.)
But it don't half make it easier to get the knowledge you need so I'd certainly never put anyone off the degree path...plus given a good uni with good lecturers it can be enjoyable as well!
A levels are ONE way, not THE way, towards a career in engineering. An A level can be followed by university or an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship does not preclude university later. Apprenticeships are good for practical experience. University courses can include industrial placement, where practical experience can be gained. There is plenty of flexibility. Many teenagers are fed up with school and long for a practical working environment.
I followed all these routes. A levels, then apprenticeship then study for a degree later. I am not pretending that every career decision I made was a good one, but this was a path that suited me well and I don't regret it.
Sorry, I'll stop monopolising after this but just to bang the drum...you don't need a degree at all for a professional engineering role. Including if you want to be Chartered. (DItto A levels.)
But it don't half make it easier to get the knowledge you need so I'd certainly never put anyone off the degree path...plus given a good uni with good lecturers it can be enjoyable as well!
