Tools for employers

Supporting engineering and manufacturing employers in workforce planning

Digital services and information to support engineering and manufacturing employers with recruitment, upskilling, and reskilling. 

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Closing skills gaps in UK engineering and manufacturing

We provide tools and resources to support engineering and manufacturing employers:

  • Access detailed work activities, knowledge, and skills breakdowns with Role Explorer
  • Compare different roles that require the same technical skills using Skills Comparator
  • Get easy access to information on apprenticeships and T Levels.

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Role Explorer

Explore a database of every role across the engineering and manufacturing sector, with full breakdowns of the work activities, knowledge, and skills required.

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Skills Comparator

Identify and understand different roles that require some of the same technical skills to make more informed decisions about recruitment, upskilling, and reskilling.

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Career Pathways

Our Career Pathways infographics offer a clear overview of the qualifications and steps involved in building a career in engineering, helping employers make informed decisions about recruitment.

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Women in STEM Apprenticeships Guide

Practical advice and insights for employers, to help women and girls overcome the barriers they face when accessing STEM apprenticeships.

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Education Landscape Guide

A comprehensive resource that helps employers understand the education system and how to engage with schools, colleges, and universities to build a strong, skilled workforce.

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