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The Clean Energy & Advanced Manufacturing sector is shaping the future of how we power our world and produce the goods we rely on every day. From renewable energy technologies and sustainable engineering to robotics, automation and smart manufacturing, this fast-growing field combines innovation, problem-solving and technical expertise. A Levels can provide a strong foundation for careers in engineering, energy, design, production and emerging green technologies.

Mathematics and Physics provide the foundation for mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineering. Chemistry is crucial for battery storage, fuel cell development, and material sciences driving the transition to zero-emission technology.

A Level Maths

A Level Physics

A Level Chemistry

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Further Mathematics (instead of Chemistry).

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Aerospace Engineers

Potential Earnings

£79,104.78

Average Earnings

£50,956.78

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.