Arun and Dean from Cubic Transportation Systems came to visit our year 11 science learners to deliver a masterclass on electricity- a topic that is found on the physics curriculum.
A company at the forefront of innovation, Cubic creates technology solutions and world-class products in defence and transportation.
Arun is a second-year Engineer apprentice. Dean has been working for Cubic for over 20 years and has had extensive experience in several roles within the industry.
During the session, our visitors covered a wide range of subjects relating to electricity including power generation in humans, step up/step down transformers, different circuits and electrical safety. They discussed how these topics relate to some of the transport solutions Cubic providesuch as the transformers that are used in ticketing gates at train stations to control the flow of electricity.
Learners also gained insight into the skills needed to be a successful engineer. Our visitors stressed the importance of analytical thinking as engineers often need to solve complex problems and design systems that meet specific requirements. Some of the roles where an engineers needs to use analytical thinking include conducting a failure analysis, developing a process improvement plan and conducting a risk assessment.
Analytical thinking is a cognitive process that involves breaking down complex problems or situations into smaller parts to understand them more clearly. |
After an information filled masterclass, our visitors shared the apprenticeship opportunities available at Cubic for students after completing their GCSE’s. Arun’s insight was particularly valuable as he discussed the reasons he decided to join Cubic as an apprentice rather than undertake A-level courses. Learners also enjoyed a Q&A session where they could ask specific questions about the company and what they had learnt during this masterclass.