Selskar College Wexford students get hands-on engineering experience in SETU Waterford
Selskar College is the only school in Wexford Town offering Engineering as a Leaving Certificate subject
Students from Selskar College visited South East Technological University's (SETU) Engineering department in Waterford for an immersive, hands-on experience this week.
During their visit, the students participated in a full day of engaging workshops focused on 3D printing, pneumatics, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
These workshops provided the students with a practical insight into what studying Engineering at university level involves, helping to simplify the transition from secondary school to higher education. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between secondary school and university, the apprehension that many students feel about attending university.
Selskar College is the only school in Wexford Town offering Engineering as a Leaving Certificate subject. The school also offers Construction and Design and Communication Graphics (DCG). Many practically minded students opt to take all three subjects for their Leaving Certificate, preparing them well for future studies in Engineering.
This collaboration between Selskar College and SETU is a significant step towards fostering a seamless transition for students into higher education, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in their academic pursuits.
This visit was inspired by the positive feedback from SETU lectures and Selskar students who attended the SETU 'Try Engineering' event in 2024. It marks the beginning of a collaborative programme of events scheduled for the academic year 2025-26, specifically designed to support fifth and sixth year Engineering students through Leaving Certificate Engineering and on to Engineering at SETU.
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Selskar College is the only school in Wexford Town offering Engineering as a Leaving Certificate subject Students from Selskar College visited South East Technological University's (SETU) Engineering department in Waterford for an immersive, hands-on experience this week. During their visit, the students participated in a full day of engaging workshops focused on 3D printing, pneumatics, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. These workshops provided the students with a practical insight into what studying Engineering at university level involves, helping to simplify the transition from secondary school to higher education. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between secondary school and university, the apprehension that many students feel about attending university. Selskar College is the only school in Wexford Town offering Engineering as a Leaving Certificate subject. The school also offers Construction and Design and Communication Graphics (DCG). Many practically minded students opt to take all three subjects for their Leaving Certificate, preparing them well for future studies in Engineering. This collaboration between Selskar College and SETU is a significant step towards fostering a seamless transition for students into higher education, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in their academic pursuits. This visit was inspired by the positive feedback from SETU lectures and Selskar students who attended the SETU 'Try Engineering' event in 2024. It marks the beginning of a collaborative programme of events scheduled for the academic year 2025-26, specifically designed to support fifth and sixth year Engineering students through Leaving Certificate Engineering and on to Engineering at SETU.
