Last Thursday, a group of Year 9 and 10 students were lucky enough to attend a tour of the local engineering company Royal IHC, in the Port of Blyth Harbour.
The students were given valuable information about the company and the work that they do in various sectors. Students also had the chance to see the J-Lay tower, an impressive piece of engineering and machinery which installs pipelines with the equivalent mass of 2000 cars, whilst dealing with the demanding environmental challenges faced at sea.
In addition to this, students viewed many products in the developmental stage and also acquired a better understanding of how each discipline within engineering contributes to successful outcomes for the company.
The tour allowed students to gain a better understanding of the world of engineering, the different trades and roles available as well as understanding apprenticeship routes, in preparation for leaving school.