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anon answered on 4 May 2020:
Hello, great question! I left school with GCSE’s and joined the Army. It took me about 18 months of initial trade training to become an electronics engineer. After this I was employed in various roles fixing and maintaining the Army’s equipment such as RADARs and Tanks. I also started a modern apprenticeship when I began trade training which gave me qualifications. Since then, I take every opportunity to learn and and add to my qualifications and experience. I’ve been an Army engineer for 18 years now and I’m still learning.
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David commented on :
After A-Levels, I completed a 3-year Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a 12-month graduate training programme before my first proper engineering job in a warship at sea. 3 years later I returned to college for and MSc in Marine Engineering.
However, the initial/original training is only part of what one needs. Every job introduces new problems and new challenges. Learning, as an engineer, never stops.
tomstewartbrackenridge commented on :
It is different for everyone. It took me 6 years from finishing high school at 16, until 22 when I finished my BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Sometimes it is the experience that gets you the position you are applying for along the way, not the qualifications of your education. I advise also doing some work experience closely related to the field you would like to work in as well as education. a BTEC Level 3 in Engineering offers both the experience as well as the education and theory side of engineering.
anon-74343 commented on :
Thanks guys, I really appreciate that you guys took out he time to answer my questions. i assure you i will keep it in mind while decide my future pathway 🙂