JOB DESCRIPTION: Electricians install and maintain electrical systems, including lighting, security and fire safety systems. They work in a variety of buildings, such as homes, schools and factories and on new constructions. A high standard of training is needed to ensure they know how to work safely, as there are a lot of dangers involved with electricity.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Doctors examine, diagnose and treat disease, illness and injury in human patients. Some doctors work as general practitioners in a local surgery while others work in hospitals, which contain beds and more advanced equipment. Hospital is where people who need longer or more complex care go. Doctors often specialise in a particular area of medicine such as cardiology (the study of the heart) or neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system).
JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer programmers create instructions for computers to follow. These instructions are called ‘code’. They develop, test, maintain and debug (fix) computer programs. Many programmers have a degree in computer science, but it is a skill increasingly learnt by all scientists and engineers.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Civil engineers design and oversee the construction of structures such as buildings, roads, railways and bridges. They also help to maintain them and ensure that they are safe to use.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is the area of science concerned with how different sorts of atoms join together to form molecules, which are found in living systems (organic chemistry) or non-living systems (inorganic chemistry). Chemists use their knowledge of molecules and the properties of the substances they form to create and improve things like medical treatments and fuels. They often work in laboratories.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Botany is the area of biology that studies plants. As well as identifying plants, botanists also help to conserve and protect them from pests, disease and climate change. Some botanists focus on studying plants that are used for food or medicine.
JOB DESCRIPTION Biologists study living things like animals and plants, which they call organisms. They consider how different organisms have adapted to their environment so that they can survive and successfully reproduce. Biologists specialise in different areas including zoology (the study of animals), botany (the study of plants), human biology and marine biology.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond the earth, including stars and planets. Astronomers use telescopes and computers to observe distant phenomena, such as black holes or other planets. Their findings can help us to know more about how the universe works and about how it was formed over billions of years.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Astronauts go on missions into space, usually working as part of a crew on board a spacecraft. They are likely to need a degree in engineering, science or medicine. Astronaut selection is a tough process that includes physical, mental and academic tests.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Architects design buildings such as homes, schools and hospitals. As well as makingbuildingslook nice, they alsoneed tomake sure thatthey aresafe and serve the purposethey weredesigned for. They work closely with civil engineers to make sure designsarebuiltcorrectly.
