Uptree

• Analytical skills
• Numeracy skills
• IT knowledge
• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• An eye for detail
• Communication skills

• Maths
• Physics
• Computer science
• Design technology
• Engineering

Apprenticeship

You could do:

• information communications technician apprenticeship
• digital support technician apprenticeship
• software engineering apprenticeship

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 or National 5s at grades A to C, or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship or foundation/modern apprenticeship

College

You could do a college course, which may help you find a trainee job. Courses include:

• Level 2 Certificate in IT Support
• Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 or National 5s at grades A to C, or equivalent, including English, maths and computing

University

There are many options for degree and postgraduate qualifications in engineering and technology.

You could study:

• artificial intelligence and robotics
• mechanical or electronics engineering
• computer science or mathematics

If you have a qualification in psychology or cognitive science, you could also work in the development of artificial intelligence.

You'll usually need:

• 2 or 3 A levels or Scottish Highers, or equivalent, including maths and physics
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

Work

You could start working after taking GCSEs or A levels, or National 5s or Scottish Highers and train on jobs like:

• IT technician
• chemical engineering technician