Woodham Academy year 10 engineering students recently paid a visit to Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station. Students participated in this trip to discover where the energy in our homes comes from and the impact that making energy has upon our environment. As part of the visit students learnt about how nuclear energy is created and got to see the turbines in action creating electricity for our homes and finding out about the strict safety procedures that are in place for sites to keep all workers safe. Students also got to see the challenges both male and female engineers have to face working in a nuclear power station, for example working as part of the site fire crew and servicing the stand by generators powered by Rolls Royce jet engines.
Site visits are an integral part of Woodham Academy’s engineering course. Not only do they allow students to see how theory is put into practice, they also let students see first-hand, the range of employment opportunities available to them in the future.
