Technical education progression to
IfATE has worked with employers, providers and industry experts to identify some of the possible options including content that is common to each and the associated
It is important to note that while the progression profiles indicate some of the options, many other opportunities will be available.
Technical Occupations
Levels 2-3
Higher Technical Occupations
Levels 4-5
Professional Occupations
Levels 6-7
Level 3
Level 3
Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Control & Instrumentation Technician
Level 3
Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Electrical Technician
Level 3
Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Electromechanical Technician
Level 3
Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Mechanical Technician
Level 3
Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Plant Operations Technician
Level 3
Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Wind Turbine Technician
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Engineering technician - Aerospace Manufacturing Electrical / Mechanical & Systems Fitter
Level 3
Level 3
Engineering technician - Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician (Fixed & Rotary Wing)
Level 3
Engineering technician - Airworthiness, Planning, Quality & Safety Technician
Level 3
Engineering technician - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Engineering technician - Product Design & Development Technician
Level 3
Engineering technician - Toolmaker & Tool & Die Maintenance Technician
Level 3
Level 3
Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Aviation Technician
Level 3
Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Coach-building & Trim Technicians
Level 3
Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Marine Technicians
Level 3
Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Steam (Boiler-smith) Technicians
Level 3
Heritage engineering technician - Heritage Engineering Vehicle Mechanical Technicians
Level 4
Electrical power protection and plant commissioning engineer
Level 4
Electrical power networks engineer - Asset Management Engineer
Level 4
Level 4
Level 4
Electrical power networks engineer - Electrical Project Engineer
Level 4
Electrical power networks engineer - Operational Delivery Engineer
Level 4
Level 5
Food and drink engineer - Electrical food and drink engineer
Level 5
Food and drink engineer - Mechanical food and drink engineer
Level 4
Education options could include degrees. We have worked with higher education providers to identify options for progression into education.
Technical Occupations
Levels 2-3
Higher Technical Occupations
Levels 4-5
Professional Occupations
Levels 6-7
Degree options may include
This section captures some of the career progression options for a learner. Whilst some roles may be accessed after successfully completing a technical education product, others are available after further training and by gaining further industry experience.
Technical Occupations
Levels 2-3
Higher Technical Occupations
Levels 4-5
Professional Occupations
Levels 6-7
Career Progression may include
Career Progression may include
Career Progression may include