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Meet Kawsar, 18, from East London, and find out about his apprenticeship as a civil engineer for Transport for London. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

I want young people to know that university is not the only way into employment.
  • Kawsar wanted to be a civil engineer from a young age because the job involves working with new technology to find solutions to construction problems
  • Day-to-day, Kawsar works with a mentor on construction sites as part of his apprenticeship
  • He works four days a week on site at a London underground station and one day at college
  • At school, Kawsar's teachers and friends expected him to go to university but he's so glad he followed his heart and chose a more hands-on apprenticeship scheme.
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Kawsar's career path
Kawsar's career path
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What to expect if you want to be an engineer

  • How many people work in the engineering sector?
  • What can you earn in different roles?
  • What routes can you take to get in?
  • Is the demand for engineers expected to grow in the future?

Watch the film to find out the answers to these questions, and much more!

Other resources

  • See what type of engineering role might suit you with the
  • Find out more about the different areas of engineering with this
  • Learn more about roles in engineering with the
  • Discover a practical new way to study via .

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How to become an engineer. collection

Find out more about the engineering sector and how those currently working in it got their foot in the door.

How to become an engineer

Careers in construction. collection

Find out what you could expect from a role in the construction sector.

Careers in construction

Starting work as an apprentice

The Mind Set coaches share their experiences of their apprenticeships.

Starting work as an apprentice