START WITH THE BASICS.
- Forces and motion
- Materials
- Design and testing
A START THAT FITS YOUR AGE.
13–15
Explore your interest with school support, suitable resources and verified supervised tasters.
16–17
Compare age-appropriate training and supervised experience with a careers adviser. Check each provider’s entry requirements.
18–20
Explore recognised training, apprenticeships, further study or work as appropriate to this field. Check the details of each real offer.
ONE SMALL NEXT STEP.
Choose one of the basics above and write down a question you want to understand. A safe first project and reviewed beginner resources for this field are being prepared.
WATCH & LEARN.
A checked shortlist of beginner videos will appear here. No unreviewed videos, course offers or guaranteed places are being promoted.
FIND A TRUSTED INTRODUCTION.
A trusted relative, school or college adviser can help you explore. Practical work with tools, vehicles, machinery or electricity requires suitable supervision, permissions and safety arrangements.
WHERE COULD THIS LEAD?
Possible routes include tasters, recognised courses, apprenticeships, further study or work. They depend on the field, your age and the requirements of a real opportunity.