On Wednesday 2nd October, 30 Year Nine pupils visited Nissan’s Sunderland Plant to attend their Engineering event.

Inspiring The Next Generation

Engineering plays a major part in every aspect of our lives, and the event was designed to inspire young people to consider careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering, and to challenge negative perceptions about the UK’s manufacturing industry.

Adapting to An Ever-Changing World

Engineers are adapting to an ever-changing world; engineers who studied traditional technologies such as petrol-powered vehicles are now learning about electric vehicle technology. 

After hearing about the 100% electric Nissan LEAF pupils got a chance to see the Nissan cars in production. The plant tour showed pupils how the thousands of different parts arrive at the side of the production line, to be fitted to the painted vehicle shell.