FREE EDITORIAL DATASET · OCTOBER 2026
Career route catalogue
A downloadable snapshot of the school’s structured role catalogue: what the work involves, possible entry routes, skills to build, work setting and a practical starter test.
Scope: 612 editorial role records from the school’s own guidance catalogue. It is not an official occupation register: it is not a labour-market survey, salary database or qualification ruling. Keep the provenance and disclaimer attached when reusing it.
What each record contains
- Role family, category and plain-language summary
- Entry requirements and possible entry routes
- Foundation, specialist and future skills
- Work environment, subject routes and suitable career stages
- Watch-outs, starter tests and three-stage progression guidance
| Role | Category | Entry route | Work setting | Data confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | role-specific |
| Frontend Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Backend Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Full-stack Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Mobile App Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Game Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Data Analyst | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | role-specific |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Data Scientist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| AI Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | role-specific |
| AI and Machine Learning Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| AI Product Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Product Management Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| AI Automation Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Technical Writing Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | role-specific |
| Security Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Ethical Hacker | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Cloud Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| DevOps Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Cloud and DevOps Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Site Reliability Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often practical, site-based, or tool-led, with safety checks and team handovers. | family-guided |
| Database Administrator | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| QA Automation Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| IT Support Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Network Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Systems Administrator | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Solutions Architect | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Technical Product Manager | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often people-facing, with conversations, coordination, and visible responsibility for outcomes. | family-guided |
| Product Manager | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often people-facing, with conversations, coordination, and visible responsibility for outcomes. | role-specific |
| Business Analyst | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| ERP Consultant | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often people-facing, with conversations, coordination, and visible responsibility for outcomes. | family-guided |
| Blockchain Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| AR/VR Developer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| UI/UX Designer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| UX Researcher | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines focused digital or analytical work with written communication and regular review. | family-guided |
| Semiconductor Engineer | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Healthcare Technology Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | Often combines careful records, specialist settings, and direct responsibility for people or samples. | family-guided |
| Legal Technology Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Supply Chain Technology Specialist | Technology & Data | Relevant degree plus projects and internships · Diploma or certification plus a credible portfolio | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Mechanical Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | Often practical, site-based, or tool-led, with safety checks and team handovers. | family-guided |
| Civil Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Electrical Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Electronics Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Electronics and Communication Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Chemical Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
| Aerospace Engineer | Engineering & Built Environment | Accredited engineering or architecture degree · Diploma and technician route with supervised practice | The setting varies by employer; speak with someone doing the work before choosing. | family-guided |
The preview shows the first 48 records; the downloads contain the complete catalogue. The separate 50-record verification queue is a work order only, with every record marked not-started. For current licensing or course rules, use the relevant regulator, institution or official notice. Read the data and research policy.
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