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
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle
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 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
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