hello...whilst at penrice academy when sophie was in year 10 she attended at experience day at...
TRANSCRIPT
Hello
My name is Andy Phillips and I teach Engineering at Cornwall College St Austell
#ProudToBeYourLocalCollege
Helping with your choice
Some of the most diverse and exciting career opportunities on the planet can be found
in engineering
From designing the latest military jet or skyscraper to building bridges and maintaining
Formula 1 cars, engineering staff are at the very forefront of innovation
WHY NOT JOIN THEM?
WHICH ROUTE WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Start your journey now…
Helping with your choice
Helping with your choice
We give you a career edge
Our blend of practical work, research, 1-2-1 tutor time, coursework, assessments and work experience ensure you have the edge (are well
prepared) when you enter the workplace
All staff have many years of experience in industry and are able to relate teaching to real, relevant work situations
All workshops are well equipped with industry standard equipment allowing learners to replicate experiences likely to be encountered in the workplace
Your work experience
If you are between 16 and 18 years old it is a requirement that you undertake a Work Experience Placement while you are on your course.
This involves working at a local business which is in the same industry as your course, i.e. if you are taking an engineering qualification you may work at a local engineering or manufacturing company.
The minimum amount of time you would spend on work experience is one week but this will vary depending on your course. This will add immense value to your studies, giving you a much more rounded experience of the subject and providing you with an advantage when you look to enter the workplace.
It’s not just Engineering….Study Programme + Enrichment
Self awareness
Communication
Leadership
Team working
Respect
Commitment
Creativity
Confidence
Get out of comfort zone
Bigger picture
Work Experience
Team Building
Engineering Exhibitions
Site Visits
Community Projects/Fund
Raising
Industry Visits &
Community Projects
A career for your future
We are proud of our learnersThey go on to great things...
We are proud of our learnersThey go on to great things...
Sophie Millington - Level 3 Engineering
Sophie completed an Engineering Level 3 course at St Austell which have her the
inspiration to create her own pen business. Whilst at Penrice Academy when Sophie
was in year 10 she attended at experience day at college where she manufactured a
simple brass pen using a lathe. It was this experience which confirmed for Sophie
that she wanted to attend Cornwall College St Austell and study Engineering.
“My Dad studied Engineering at college so I feel I am following in his footsteps a
little. My family had inherited a lathe so as I developed more experience on the
course I decided to start making my own pens. I’m using the money made from pen
sales to buy new tools to speed up the manufacturing process. It takes around four
hours to make each pen, so I am looking to invest more into the business.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Engineering course at Cornwall College St Austell. The
course has definitely taught me lots of skills which are going to help me with my
business going forward.”
Facts for you about Engineering…• There is a clear need to strengthen knowledge of the profession: just
23.6% of young people aged 11 to 14 and 25.5% of those aged 14 to 16 reported knowing what people working in engineering do
• Analysis projects an annual demand for 124,000 engineers and technicians with core engineering skills across the economy, alongside an additional requirement for 79,000 “related” roles requiring a mixed application of engineering knowledge and skill alongside other skill sets
• Estimate identify a shortfall of between 37,000 and 59,000 in meeting the annual demand for core engineering roles requiring level 3+ skills
Facts for you about Engineering…
• Engineering has a key role in driving economic growth and productivity, generating 21.4% (£1.2 trillion) of the UK’s £5.7 trillion turnover in 2018
• The median salary of full-time employees working in professional engineering occupations range between £30,360 and £51,279. For example, for civil engineers it was £40,313, for mechanical engineers it was £42,230 and for electrical engineers it was £44,486
It's all about you...
We're committed to supporting each learner as an individual
We target development of your engineering skills and knowledge whilst encouraging you to develop personally aiming to arm you for the next
stage of your education/career
Our goal is to support you in aiming high and becoming the best engineer you can be
Your next steps...If you are thinking about applying to us, this is what you need to do next:
Find a course and click the apply button or
Talk to an advisor – our Customer Services Team are available during #Lockdown Monday to Friday between 10am – 3pm
0330 123 [email protected]
If you would like a 1-2-1 chat with a subject tutor to make sure you're applying for what's right for you, we can arrange that at a time to suit you
PLEASE NOTE: We have amended our admissions policy in line with the latest Government guidance.We are now offering most students an unconditional place on a suitable course to study with us, once a
full application form has been received. We will take the opportunity later this year to discuss your course offer face-to-face, once this is possible,
Your questions
Please use the Live Chat function at the bottom of this webpage