During the school holidays, Queensland students are getting an insight into engineering in the mining industry, via a three-day Oresome Engineering Camp.
At the engineering camp, – jointly facilitated by the University of Queensland and Queensland Resources Council’s Minerals and Energy Academy – Year 10 students will work with university and industry experts on engineering projects.
The students will investigate, create, and complete a series of projects including an emergency services vehicle design and an autonomous mining truck.
Mansfield State High School’s Yasiru Wijesooriya says there are a lot of hands-on-activities like building model autonomous mining vehicles.
“The engineering camp has been completely different to school, it has shown me what it would be like to study engineering at university and I’ve enjoyed meeting other students from across Queensland who are into engineering like me,” Wijesooriya says.
“This camp has helped me to decide on my studies after school and I’m definitely keen to move into engineering.”
University of Queensland’s Head of the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering Professor Ross McAree says the camp is an opportunity for students to experience the real-world opportunities presented by engineering.
“By working alongside industry professionals and UQ academics, they’re not only building technical skills but also gaining insight into the diverse career pathways available in engineering within the resources sector,” McAree says.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
Images: Queensland Resources Council
