As an engineering operative, you could:
You could work in a factory, in a workshop or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be dusty, hot and noisy.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You'll find more advice on training and working in engineering from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board and Neon.
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed for this job.
Relevant courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do an Engineering Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, or a Machining Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
These can take between 1 and 4 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs if you have engineering experience. This might be from mechanical servicing and repair, machinery fitting or electrical work.
You'll need:
With further training, you could become an engineering craftsperson or engineering technician. You could also specialise in a particular type of work, for example:
