How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in electrical and electronic engineering.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
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College
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed for this job.
Relevant courses include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electronic Engineering or Electronic Systems Engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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Apprenticeship
You can apply for a place on an Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship to start as a trainee.
You might do a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, if you want to work in the service and repair of production line machinery or robotics.
You can also train to be an electronics technician in the Army
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Further information
You can find out more about courses and careers in engineering from Tomorrow's Engineers and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.