Key stage 3
In years 7 and 8 you will begin to understand engineering concepts. Thinking through complex problems, collaborating with others, communicating human-needs, are all skills you will develop through education. A lot of students may have heard of an engineer and have heard of people who are engineers. However, the word “engineering” is a broad term and covers a wide range of career paths and skills.
Should do
Visit the Success at School Engineering page to discover more information about the career
Watch What's an engineer? via YouTube to gain some insight about what role of an engineer involves.
In Science and Design Technology, ensure that you complete all work to the best of your ability and speak to your teacher about how the skills learnt can apply to engineering.
Visit museums such as the London Transport Museum and Museum of Design. These contain excellent exhibits to aid your understanding of engineering as a career.
Read the day in a life of profiles to understand what different types of engineering involves.
Attend a 'Future Fellows' delivered by our Sixth Form students.
Could do
Attend our lecture series with a speaker from the world of Engineering.
Join a STEM club (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
Look at Tomorrows Engineers - a website dedicated to everything you need to know. Complete the resources found on the website.
Complete the courses on the Royal Academy of Engineering website to gain a real life experience of what engineering involves.