Mr Shingleston joined us today to tell us all about his very interesting job as an Open Reach Engineer.
It was fascinating to find out how our beloved broadband service reaches our home using fibre technology. Mr Shingleston demonstrated the process of splicing and joining fibre optic cables that are the width of a human hair. He showed us the equipment he uses to detect underground cables and waterways as well as showing us his air monitor to ensure that the air quality is safe before he ventures into underground spaces which are sometimes over 15 metres deep.
He discussed his day to day role managing a team of engineers across the region. He has to use a wide range of skills in his job. He uses maths and english and he must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with his team who can be spread across the region at any one time.
The children had many questions to ask to satisfy their curiosity about his career.
Mr Shingleston explained that there are many females in his industry. Open Reach are celebrating females engineers in their organisation this week.
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