How do i get in to engineering?

Question

Hi,

Im 21 and currently working at siemens as a production hand, i come from an engineering familly and have decided to go the same way, a little late but... o well

What course can i do to take a leap in top engineering, unfortunatley i have no A level's

Answer 1

You gotta go to school. No way around it.

Answer 2

Your local college is the first port of call sunshine. Try asking your boss for help and advice too. Siemens are a big outfit and should have excellent oppotunities for a budding engineer. If your enthusiastic, work hard enough and show commitment, they'll take you on. That way you'll get paid for doing day release one day and one night a week(like i did) and your college fees will be paid for you. Good engineers are rare now seeing as most young people these days wanna play computer games all day and not get their hands dirty, so firms are always on the look out for talented engineers. I'll leave you with my dads words(also an engineer like me) "you'll never be rich son, but you'll always make a living". Having said that, my best mate works for Rolls Royce Aerospace and earns £36k a year for 3 days a week !

Answer 3

For an Ordinary National Diploma course you need a minimum GCSE Grade C in Maths, Science and preferably English. it can take two years and you may be entitled to a grant. If you get the National Diploma or GNVQs or what ever they call them these days with Merits in the main subjects, then you can go to a University for a Degree. You are not old at the age of 21 to start a new career. I was 22 when I started, and finished with a Masters Degree in Control Engineering and a Certificate in Education.
Visit your local College and see what course they can offer you and what are the chances of you getting a grant.

Answer 4

Get a degree in engineering. As for leaping to the top. Get a Masters in some field of engineering and work for 5 to 10 years. Maybe less time if you have connections.

Answer 5

Hi,no offense but at 21 your gonna find it really tough to get an apprenticeship now because it is very competitive.I think you should write to some Engineering firms and ask for advice that they can provide to help you explaining your situation,Uni might be the best option now but with no A-levels i'm really not sure.GD luck though and don't give up if it really is what you want to do,Where there's a Will there's always a Way.

Answer 6

If you want a degree in engineering the Open University(OU) is the best place.!!!
The OU accepts all students irrespective of their academic background/history.
You will have to study Maths, Mechanics and Physics and probably Chemistry.
There are several branches of engineering - mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical to name a few.
If you are only practised on the shop floor, an HNC/OND might be appropriate.
Why not ask the various Institutes for Engineers, they are the professional learned bodies for the various types of engineering.

Answer 7

it's harder, but one of the top engineers at my power plant doesn't have a degree. Talk to your boss and express your intent of moving up. You don't actually need a degree to take the FE or PE exams, they just help. That being said, see if Siemens will pay for you to pursue something like that. They're a good company and if you promise to stay with them, you won't be limited that much because of their size.

Answer 8

If you went to school abroad, often you can get into uni, simply
with your high school grades.
Alternatively, prove to a prospective employer (or academic),
that you are worth their while, based not on your academic
training, but natural hand in engineering..

Answer 9

Write Speculative letters to businesses within the geographic area you are willing to consider - explain your situation -

Who knows... you may be given a placement for experience... during which you will be able to display your skills/abilities... :-)

Answer 10

You could try an apprenticeship but you might be a little old to start and the money would be pants to start with.