Ella Quigley, RAL Space

Ella took part in a week’s work experience with RAL Space in June 2016, with the aim of finding out what it is like to work on a construction site as an engineer. She answered the following questions before completing her placement:

Chosen specialism at UTC Oxfordshire: Engineering

What was involved in the application process for your work experience placement? “I had to fill in an online application form, saying that I would like to go to RAL Space for my work experience. Once I knew I had a placement at RAL Space, I had to fill in more forms. These forms were to confirm that I had permission from my parents and a teacher, and I also had to fill in a medical form.”

What kind of work do you expect to be doing throughout your work experience placement? “Anything to do with space.”

What are you looking forward to most about your work experience? “I’m looking forward to learning about what goes on at RAL Space and getting involved in some of their projects.”

Do you feel studying at UTC Oxfordshire has helped you with securing your work experience placement? “Yes – this is because UTC is a school that specialises in science and engineering, and Rutherford is a science and engineering environment/place of work.”

What do you hope to do after you leave UTC Oxfordshire? “I hope to do an apprenticeship at Rutherford.”