South West - education

Looking for inspiring resources to use in school?

We have a range of multimedia resources for teachers, careers advisers, parents, and volunteer ICE ambassadors.

So if you want an activity for a class or club – something hands-on, that's tried and tested – you'll find it here. We also have PowerPoint presentations, videos, careers information and useful links to lots more.

Browse through and download the schools resources you need

ICE also works with Tomorrow's Engineers, which provides clear information on careers in engineering. The Tomorrow's Engineers careers materials:

• Are mainly aimed 11 to 14-year-olds
• Show what young people can achieve by studying maths and physics
• Tell you about the huge range of careers available in engineering
• Explain the different ways to get an engineering career

Find out more about Tomorrow's Engineers

In your region

Our South West branch has a wide range of resources and would be delighted to help schools and ambassadors organise activities for careers events. For further information, please contact Charlotte Pascoe on 01752 766239.

Bridges to Schools

Dawlish rail repairs

More than 300 engineers worked around the clock throughout February, March and early April 2014 to restore the railway line at Dawlish following its collapse on 4 February.

The engineers, including ICE members, worked day and night to repair the track at Dawlish (see image of work taking place) and get it up and running before Easter - two weeks ahead of schedule.

The team rebuilt and fortified the breach, installed over 13 miles of new cables and a new temporary signalling system, replaced over 700m of track and ballast, rebuilt half of Dawlish station with a new platform and canopy, and removed 25,000 tonnes of collapsed cliff in Teignmouth. They even had to build a temporary sea wall from 18 welded shipping containers to protect homes and engineers as they worked.

Take a look at the time-lapse film of the line repairs.

In recognition of their efforts, in October 2014 the team of engineers was awarded ICE's Brunel Medal, which recognises individuals or teams who have shown excellence in civil engineering. The work at Dawlish is a shining example of civil engineers doing what they do best, providing a vital role for society and helping people go about their daily lives.

What do you need to do to become a civil engineer?

If you're interested in a university or college course in civil engineering, it's important to make sure that the course you choose is 'accredited'. This means that it meets the Engineering Council's quality and curriculum standards.

Having accredited academic qualifications will make it easier for you to become professionally qualified as a chartered engineer (CEng), incorporated engineer (IEng), or engineering technician (EngTech). Use our course search to find accredited courses throughout the UK.

Please see the list below for accredited centres offering engineering degree courses in the region.

Universities

• The University of Bath
• The University of Bristol
• Exeter University
• The University of Plymouth
• University of the West of England
• Bournemouth University