JOB DESCRIPTION: Statisticians use numbers to understand problems and identify appropriate solutions. They find clear, visual ways to display information and make it easier to understand, such as using graphs. Sometimes they use statistical models to forecast what might happen in the future (e.g. to the economy or the climate). They need to have good mathematical skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Colour technicians design and produce colours in the form of dyes and pigments. These could be used in a range of things including dyes for textiles, ink for printers and paint for cars. A background in science or engineering is helpful in this career.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Aerospace engineers design, build and maintain planes, spacecraft and satellites. They have to think carefully about how their designs will impact the environment. Aerospace engineers need to have good mathematical and problem-solving skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Water engineers ensure that humans have a continuous supply of clean water. Their work may involve designing and maintaining water management systems to do jobs such as collecting water in reservoirs and storage tanks, disposing of sewage and preventing floods.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Sound engineers set up and operate sound equipment. They record and edit sound for a variety of media including films, video games, music concerts and sporting events. They are often involved in the development and application of new sound technology.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Sailors work on passenger ships, tankers (which carry liquids and gases in bulk) and freighters (which carry goods). They have various jobs depending on the type of ship, such as safely stowing the ship’s cargo, maintaining the ship, helping to navigate and steer the ship and ensuring it arrives safely at the destination.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Robotics engineers are responsible for designing, building and testing robots. Robots are machines with some degree of artificial intelligence, and can be programmed to perform jobs that are repetitive or too difficult for humans to do. Robots can be found in industries such as manufacturing, retail and agriculture (farming).
JOB DESCRIPTION: Pilots fly planes carrying passengers and cargo on long and short-haul flights. Larger planes are usually operated by at least two pilots, who take it in turns to fly. Pilots are responsible for the safe operation of the plane and need to be well-prepared and calm in an emergency.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Petroleum geologists find and extract new sources of oil and natural gas, which is needed for heating, industry and transportation. This can be found both on land and at sea. They use technology including sonar devices and satellites to locate these sources..
JOB DESCRIPTION: Naval engineers design, construct and repair warships and other marine vessels such as ferries, submarines and yachts. They ensure that a ship’s design is safe and strong.
