Engineering Link Project
TELG’s flagship engineering experience
Hosted at a local university, the Engineering Link Project gives students the opportunity to work with professional engineers to solve authentic model problems from a range of engineering disciplines.
What is an ELP?
Students select two engineering disciplines that interest them and spend half a day working on each one.
Projects are designed for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
In each session, students investigate a problem, test materials, complete relevant calculations, and develop a proposed solution. Their proposal is reviewed by a guest engineer before they build and test their final design, often to destruction, and then debrief with the engineer.
During the day, students also tour the host university, explore facilities, and gain insight into current research and engineering-related study pathways.
Who is it for?
The Engineering Link Project is ideal for students who are curious about engineering and want to see how mathematics, science and problem-solving connect to real careers.
It is particularly valuable for students considering engineering as a future university pathway.
Students work collaboratively in teams, think critically, and apply their knowledge in a practical and highly engaging setting.
What do you do at an ELP?
- A guest engineer from industry or a university shares their career journey and explains what engineering work is really like.
- Students are presented with a model problem and work in teams to investigate the challenge, test materials, complete calculations, and design a solution.
- Each team prepares a proposal, which is reviewed by the engineer.
- If approved, the proposed solution is built and tested.
- Solutions are usually tested to destruction, followed by discussion and debriefing with the engineer.
Over lunch, students also have the chance to speak informally with engineers about career pathways, workplace experiences, professional opportunities, and what engineers enjoy most about their work.
What kinds of projects are offered?
Project offerings vary depending on the engineers involved and the event location, but all ELP activities are hands-on and problem-solving focused.
Students are expected to draw on their mathematics and science knowledge, work collaboratively, and respond to a reasonably complex problem within a short time frame.
Projects may draw from civil, mechanical, electrical, computer systems, aeronautical, environmental, robotics, mechatronics and many other engineering disciplines.
Why students value the experience
ELP gives students the chance to engage with like-minded peers, experience real engineering processes, and better understand how classroom learning connects to professional practice.
For many students, it provides clarity and motivation about future study and career choices.
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Student Feedback
“It was really fun to meet all these like-minded people from all over Queensland.”
— ELP Student
Student Feedback
“Previously I was unsure how Maths and Science applied to the real world, but this has enlightened me and I’m sure I will give my studies more focus.”
— ELP Student
Teacher Feedback
“Thank you for giving Year 11 and 12 students the chance to experience the different sorts of engineering firsthand. The engineers and staff were great.”
— ELP Teacher
Ready to explore engineering firsthand?
The Engineering Link Project helps students discover what engineering looks like in practice and where it can lead in the future.