Subjects

Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.

Roadside assistance technicians help people whose vehicles have broken down.

UX designers use research to understand their users and create websites, applications and software to meet their needs.

Aerospace engineering technicians build, test and maintain commercial and military aircraft, and satellites.

Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.

Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.

Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.

Art editors use images and words to decide what an online or printed magazine looks like.

Automotive engineers design, test and build cars, vans, lorries, buses and motorbikes.

Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.

Building services engineers design, fit and maintain the heating, lighting and power systems in offices, hospitals and shopping centres.

Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.

Carpenters make, install and repair wooden items like wall panels, flooring, door and window frames, roof rafters, staircases, cabinets and furniture.

Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings that cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems in buildings.

Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.

Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, forklift trucks and cranes.

Construction plant operators use excavators, dumper trucks, bulldozers and other heavy machinery on building sites.

Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.

Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the costumes and accessories in theatre, film and television productions.

Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mines, ports and warehouses.

Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.

Dental technicians make and repair dental appliances used to improve patients' appearance, speech or ability to eat.

Dispensing opticians give advice on vision care, and supply glasses and contact lenses to suit their customers needs.

Dryliners use plasterboard and panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.

E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.

Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment, systems and controls.

Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.

Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.

Facilities managers oversee the operation, maintenance and security of buildings and workplaces.

Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise farm animals for food production.

Fashion designers produce new clothing and fashion ranges using their creative and technical skills.

Footwear designer-makers produce, design and manufacture men's, women's and children's footwear.

Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.

Furniture designers use their creative skills to develop products from cabinets, beds and chairs through to one-off pieces for clients.

Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.

Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.

Interior designers plan the internal layout and decoration of public, commercial and residential buildings and spaces.

Kitchen and bathroom designers create plans to transform spaces based on customers' ideas.

Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.

Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.

Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.

Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts, escalators and moving walkways.

Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.

Marine engineering technicians build, service and repair boats, ships and submarines.

Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

Mechanical engineers design, build and install machinery used in industries like power, engineering, transport and manufacturing.

Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.

Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.

Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.

Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.

Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and sprinklers in factories, commercial premises, ships and large buildings like power stations.

Plumbers install and repair water and heating systems in residential households and commercial properties.

Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.

Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to create devices that help patients move without pain.

Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.

Rolling stock engineering technicians service, maintain and repair train engines, carriages and other rail vehicles.

Roustabouts work on oil and gas rigs, maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team with tasks.

Scaffolders put up scaffolding around buildings and structures so that tradespeople can carry out construction, renovation or demolition work.

Shopfitters make and install fixtures and fittings in offices, restaurants, shops and bars.

Smart home installers design, fit and configure lighting, heating, security, audio and home cinema systems in residential properties.

Stage managers co-ordinate productions and make sure they run smoothly from rehearsals through to performance.

Steel erectors assemble beams and girders that support the structure of buildings, stadiums, bridges and tunnels.

Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.

Stonemasons carve and shape stone blocks, and lay and fit stonework on construction, conservation and restoration projects.

Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.

Toolmakers make precision tools and parts that are used in manufacturing and engineering.

Welders cut, join and shape metals, alloys and other materials in the manufacturing, construction and engineering industries.

Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.

3D printing technicians make different products, such as medical implants, car parts, aircraft parts or fashion accessories.

Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.

Art directors design images for ad campaigns, including film, TV, website and printed adverts.

Agricultural engineering technicians help to solve practical engineering problems in land-based industries.

Audio visual technicians set up and operate sound, lighting and video equipment at events, conferences and performances.