Renewable Energy Work Experience with Ørsted
This virtual work experience programme will introduce students to some of the most exciting careers in the renewable energy sector.
The Neon quality mark shows this activity has been reviewed and meets Neon's quality standards.
Overview
From green energy solutions such as solar energy and onshore and offshore wind, to the more behind-the-scenes roles in management and back office, this virtual work experience programme will offer students a whistle-stop tour of all corners of Ørsted.
Students will even get the opportunity to hear from the industry professionals themselves in specially developed Springpod Sessions.
Not only this, but they’ll also complete a series of quizzes and fun activities to help build their understanding of the industry and cement their new-found knowledge. What’s not to like?
Key details
Available on demand, students can access over 5 hours worth of content across 7 modules.
Students will be able to download a certificate of completion and their task workbook afterwards.
Details
- School subject
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- Engineering
- Curriculum links
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- Biology: Material cycles and energy
- Physics: Energy
- Sciences - Planet earth: Energy sources and sustainability
- Sciences - Planet earth
- Physics: Energy transfer
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The environment and human influences
- Sciences - Forces and energy
- Group size
- Small groups
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Multi-session - flexible
- Cost
- Free
- Location
- Online
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Learning what the engineering workplace is like
- Develop engineering employability skills
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 2 - Learning from career and labour market information
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
- 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
- Investigate and Explore
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 6 - An enrichment offer that works in partnership
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
