F1 in Schools
Introduction

Industry Partner: Re-Engineering
Australia Foundation

The F1 in Schools introduction is a term long project that introduces students to the international Formula 1 in Schools STEM competition. Students will explore the physics behind race cars, learn critical design skills and utilise industry grade engineering tools & processes to create and test functional prototypes.

Students will collaborate with STEM professionals and Industry partners, deploying CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature compressed air powered cars.

Industry Skills:

• Analytical thinking and innovation 

• Technology use, monitoring and control 

• Creativity, originality and initiative

• Technology design and programming

• CAD CAM

• Project Management

Future Careers:

• Mechanical Engineer

• CAD CAM Specialist 

• Robotics Engineers 

• Marketing

• Graphic Designer

Timetable:

• 9:30am Arrive at WTS 

• 1:30pm Depart WTS 

• 1 day a week at WTS for a full term

Please Note: 

There is no food available for purchase at WTS. Students and teachers are asked to bring a snack to eat during the break. Breaks will be taken outside in the WTS courtyard subject to weather conditions.