Question: What kinds of stuff do I have to learn to become a dt/engeerniring technician

Charlotte Slade answered on 7 Apr 2025:

Want to be a D&T/Engineering Technician? Awesome choice!
You’ll need a mix of practical skills and technical know-how. Think:

Design: sketching ideas, using software to create 3D models
Materials: understanding how different materials behave (wood, metal, plastics)
Manufacturing: building and testing prototypes, using tools and machinery
Problem-solving: figuring out how to make things work (and fixing them when they don’t!)
Teamwork: collaborating with others to bring ideas to life

It’s a hands-on career where you get to turn ideas into REAL things.

Ask your D&T teacher about different engineering specialisms – there are tons of cool options out there!