Subject pathway
Engineering career ladder
If you enjoy Engineering, use this ladder to explore work connected with designing, testing and improving physical systems.
Recovered original resource
View the Engineering pathway poster
The archived career ladders grouped occupations by broad minimum training levels. Treat the poster as a map of possibilities, then verify current entry requirements.
Related occupations
Compare these starting points
A subject can lead in several directions; the daily work matters more than the subject label alone.
Civil Engineer
Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.
Aerospace Engineer
Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.
Environmental Engineer
Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.
Surveyor
Review the work, pathway and fit questions before narrowing your options.
How to use this ladder well
- Circle several roles. Do not select only the most familiar title.
- Compare the real tasks. Look at work settings, tools, people contact and responsibility.
- Check current requirements. Qualifications and registration can change after a poster is published.
- Test one option. Use a conversation, open day, short course or work experience placement.