It pays to train for a career in engineering: there are over 55,000 unfulfilled engineering jobs per year in the UK. This means salaries for well qualified and experienced engineers can be very high. Did you know that the majority of engineering careers start at a salary of £20,000 and can go up to a salary of £100,000?
Engineering is challenging and exciting. Engineers use models provided by science combined with innovative thinking to solve problems and create new designs for the benefit of everyday life. For example, it involves engineering to:
- Protect the world’s natural resources and enable them to be used more efficiently
- Design and build safer, faster, quieter, more fuel-efficient vehicles
- Create smaller smartphones that are easier to use
“Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been ” – Albert Einstein
What makes Engineering at HRC special?
1. We have well equipped workshops and specialist classrooms in which you can develop your talent
2. Our programmes will enable you to plan, design and monitor projects independently
3. Our Engineering programmes build the skills you need to have in the workplace
4. Hertfordshire has a large volume of engineering employers, meaning opportunities for work placements are never too far away
5. Industry trained and experienced lecturers will nurture your ambition and share their expertise with you
What do our students say?
“The programme gives you a range of practical skills; problem solving and communication with peers and staff.”
“Really give it a good look. It’s a great way to explore an industry, expand your skills and see where you want to take yourself in life.”