Doncaster College Delivery Impresses Delegation

The Chinese delegation at The Hub

A chinese delegation of college principals has been wowed by the facilities on offer for technology students at Doncaster College.

The delegation from Chonqing visited the College on Wednesday, July 22 as part of a project to link colleges in Yorkshire and the Zhejiang Province of China.

They were especially interested in the electronic delivery of the College’s engineering provision, including assessment. College lecturer Brian Pendleton and technician Dave Preston showcased how the expert equipment is used to aid students in their work, with the Chinese suitably impressed.

A Doncaster College spokesman said: “The delegation were introduced to our Rapid Prototyper and told how the students input data via a computer program and then task the Prototyper to produce an accurate, solid object to the exact dimensions specified in the program.

“We also demonstrated the logical progression of the learner journey and assessment techniques, from the use of simple pneumatic circuits to more complex electronically controlled circuits”.

“The delegation was particularly interested in the energy efficiency savings created by the use of latest inverter drive units used in industry. The demonstration highlighted how students can monitor the output of a motor by use of an oscilloscope and a non-contact optical tachometer.”

Doncaster College runs a host of mechanical, electrical, electronic engineering and trade courses up to honours degree level from its Hub base. Further details can be obtained by calling 0800 358 7575 or visiting www.don.ac.uk

Updated 13/08/09