A group of 40 students aged 17-19 from Wales High School, Sheffield, visited Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant last week to find out more about manufacturing. During the visit, which is part of the See Inside Manufacturing campaign, the students visited the Jaguar XJ assembly lines to find out about quality, lean production and automation.
The students found out about Jaguar Land Rover’s lean manufacturing process, took part in a production challenge activity which simulated a real life production line and programmed miniature robot arms, similar to those used in production.
Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations at Jaguar Land Rover, commented: “We were delighted to host this visit which is one of more than 20 See Inside Manufacturing events we’re holding at our design, engineering and manufacturing sites this month. Our award-winning ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers’ education programme has been developed to enthuse and inspire the next generation of engineers and we hope this visit has encouraged more young people to pursue engineering careers at Jaguar Land Rover.”
Student Jordan Mappin said, “The best part of the day was seeing how the cars are put together. I have also learnt about the quality of each build. The visit was fantastic and brings what we learnt in class to life.”
Fellow pupil Amber Greasby added, “I loved seeing the production lines and completing the production challenge in the Education Business Partnership Centre. I could not believe how big the engines were and the process in which the vehicles are made. What a fabulous day!”
Nina Lockyer, Business and Economics Teacher from Wales High School, commented, “This has been a superb visit. The students can now use real business examples in their exams and coursework. It was important for the students to see that quality and efficiency is key.”
Peter Maw, Business Studies Teacher, added, “This visit could not be replicated at school. The programme was engaging for all of the students on the visit. They were able to experience and picture theory, and as a result become more interested in the subject.”
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Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant opens its doors to young people as part of the See Inside Manufacturing initiative
15 Oct 2013
A group of 40 students aged 17-19 from Wales High School, Sheffield, visited Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant last week to find out more about manufacturing. During the visit, which is part of the See Inside Manufacturing campaign, the students visited the Jaguar XJ assembly lines to find out about quality, lean production and automation.
The students found out about Jaguar Land Rover’s lean manufacturing process, took part in a production challenge activity which simulated a real life production line and programmed miniature robot arms, similar to those used in production.
Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations at Jaguar Land Rover, commented: “We were delighted to host this visit which is one of more than 20 See Inside Manufacturing events we’re holding at our design, engineering and manufacturing sites this month. Our award-winning ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers’ education programme has been developed to enthuse and inspire the next generation of engineers and we hope this visit has encouraged more young people to pursue engineering careers at Jaguar Land Rover.”
Student Jordan Mappin said, “The best part of the day was seeing how the cars are put together. I have also learnt about the quality of each build. The visit was fantastic and brings what we learnt in class to life.”
Fellow pupil Amber Greasby added, “I loved seeing the production lines and completing the production challenge in the Education Business Partnership Centre. I could not believe how big the engines were and the process in which the vehicles are made. What a fabulous day!”
Nina Lockyer, Business and Economics Teacher from Wales High School, commented, “This has been a superb visit. The students can now use real business examples in their exams and coursework. It was important for the students to see that quality and efficiency is key.”
Peter Maw, Business Studies Teacher, added, “This visit could not be replicated at school. The programme was engaging for all of the students on the visit. They were able to experience and picture theory, and as a result become more interested in the subject.”