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News Release from: The TTE Technical Training Group
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 June 2007
Vocational programme launched for young
engineers
Around 140 TTE Technical Training students each year will take part in an intensive vocational programme at Durham University.
The TTE Technical Training group has signed a three-year agreement with Durham University to deliver practical training to engineering undergraduates Around 140 students each year will take part in the intensive vocational programme to provide the students with practical engineering experience
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Run over a five-day period, the students take part in a series of 10 half-day modules specially-designed by TTE's trainers.
The first-year students, who are studying for a range of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering degree qualifications, will take advantage of TTE's full-equipped workshops to gain practical experience of engineering practices such as welding, scaffolding, pneumatics and engine maintenance.
Projects devised by TTE include building a scaffolding rig, stripping down car gearboxes and installing light and power circuits.
TTE has also arranged industry visits to companies including the Enron Power Station for the students to see engineering in practice.
Durham University approached TTE to devise a practical learning programme, which forms part of the syllabus of its engineering degrees and is an essential requirement to become a Chartered Engineer.
This working partnership is the latest development in the relationship between TTE and the University.
In recent years Durham University has supported the academic elements of graduate development programmes for International companies.
Phil Blewitt, The TTE Technical Training group's Commercial Business Director, said: "At some point in the careers of these undergraduates there is no doubt they will need to refer back to the practical skills they have gained during this training".
"We have designed this programme to give the students hands-on experience in a work-based environment, which also provides them with invaluable understanding of safety issues and working practices".
Jim Swift, Senior Lecturer from Durham University, said: "TTE has an international reputation for delivering employer-led vocational training and is the perfect partner for the University".
"We are strong advocates for the benefits practical engineering training can have on our undergraduates and their overall understanding of the subject and the industry".
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