REME Puts Students To The Test For Craftsmans CUP

Students from across the south have been set challenges by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) to add innovation to current British Army equipment, such as the Challenger 2 main battle tank and the Warrior armoured personnel carrier.

The nine-month project aims to give a taster to what a role in the regiment could entail, whilst showcasing the skills the students have learnt over their last two years of Technical College.

Lance Corporal Albert Addae has been helping to mentor students:

"It gives them knowledge into what we face on a day-to-day basis using this kind of equipment."

The project ended with more than 100 students attending the inaugural Craftsman Cup awards at MoD Lyneham.

Tara, a student on the scheme, believes the input from the REME has been beneficial:

"It's definitely helped, especially when it comes to their requirements and what they'd rather, they have been able to influence us."

Whether a future career in the REME or a future working in electrics and mechanics, it is hoped the students final project ideas could one day be seen in military environments.