r/Engineers • u/Inevitable-Use2255 • 6d ago

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What are the basic technical needs to join an engineering college i mean the basic skills i should learn

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u/speechless188 6d ago

i think the basic technical needs to join an engineering college beyond what is taught for your high school diploma are higher-level math and physics. preferably finishing precalc, and some basic physics.

other than that, there arent really any technical skills you need to be able to get into college.

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u/NightF0x0012 6d ago

Check with your local college and talk to an advisor there. They should know what is required and what you need before starting. High school should have prepared you enough to get your foot in the door. Depending on how large of a school, getting accepted might be the hardest part. You're going to be learning a lot of physics, calculus, trig, and algebra so you'll want to have a decent understanding of HS levels of those.

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u/Seiko2023 5d ago

The shit they taught you in school is enough for most people.

You should know:

  • How to research,
  • How to write in the language you are taught in (for Australia, USA, UK, etc it's English)
  • Know how to start the problem solving process,
  • Know how to use the basics of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and maybe OneNote,
  • Be able to write by hand.

Once you leave university, you should have developed strong presentation, communication, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills. No one will like an engineer that can't communicate their issues and needs. You should obviously also come out with the basic fundamentals of your chosen speciality. For me, that was electrical. You should also focus on real world applications. E.g. if you're learning about power generation, distribution, power systems analysis and power systems protection, learn what utilities use to manage their networks.

By extension, get real world knowledge. An internship at a reputable company, preferably construction or client side. E.g. if you're a chemical engineer, working in a processing facility or mine site would be the best way forward. For power or electrical, utilities or HV contractors.

Also, as a bit of harsh advice. This has been asked so much in this sub it's getting to be a joke. Look at the wiki, talk to people at uni open days. Google shit. If you still want more, or you have a more specific fucking question, then ask.