Topic outline
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Introduction to Engineering Technology
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In this Introduction to Engineering Technology taster course you will complete the following.
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Introduction
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Welcome to this short introduction to Introduction to Engineering Technology. This will help to prepare you for when you start your course with us at Gower College Swansea, as well as giving you an opportunity to brush up on some of your skills!
Engineering touches on all areas of our lives, and is central to the development our our infrastructure, transport, technologies, food, health, and energy to name just a few areas. By creating, designing and innovating, engineers help to shape the world we live in.
Engineers are in high demand in every country around the world. Basically this means you have an excellent chance of getting a job in engineering straight out of college or university. In fact engineering enjoys one of the lowest employment rates of any profession.
At Gower College Swansea, our engineering technology courses will allow you to explore the various technical subjects including; Mathematics, Physics as well as Design and Technology. You will also be able to develop skills that are transferable to most industries such as; problem solving, decision making, innovation, project management, team working and communication. So if you have a passion for engineering and enjoy practical work and thinking in a logical way then engineering is for you.
Take a look at our video, case studies and salaries in the engineering section below. Then have a go at our multiple choice questions on a variety of engineering topics. Finally if you want to explore further, then why not try out our interactive activities too.
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Video
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Take a look at the video 'Why choose Engineering?':
Summary
Here’s a quick summary of the things covered in the video:
- the fields of engineering that your chosen engineering course could lead to,
- the skills that an engineer needs to have In industry,
- the knowledge that an engineer will need in industry,
- the benefits of becoming an engineer,
- how to become an engineer.
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Learning Object
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Quiz
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Summary
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Extended Reading
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If you would like to learn more, try this Interactive Course: Scientific Thinking.
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Here are some videos that might also interest you from GCS TV.
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