You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree or degree in agricultural engineering or agricultural machinery engineering. These courses are offered by land-based engineering institutions .
You can also get into this career with a higher national diploma or degree in environmental, electrical or mechanical engineering.
Entry requirements:
A level 2 or level 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology or Agricultural Engineering may get you started in this role.
You could also do a T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production.
Entry requirements:
You may be able to start by doing a land-based service engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.
This usually takes about 36 months to complete as a mix of on the job learning and study.
Once working, you would complete further training to become an engineer.
Entry requirements:
You could work as an agricultural engineering technician and train on the job to qualify as an engineer.
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.
In your day-to-day duties, you might:
Location : You could work in an office, on a farm or in a laboratory.
Environment : Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
With experience you could move into project management or specialist technical research and development.
You could also work towards incorporated or chartered engineer status by applying to the Engineering Council. As a chartered engineer you'll plan, research and develop new ideas. The Institution of Agricultural Engineers has more information.
You could also move into technical sales, business development, teaching or consultancy work.