If you were an Engineer
If you Were an Engineer Leaders' Award
Thanks to the support of DXC, we’re proud to be a national partner of Primary Engineer®'s 'If you were an engineer', an annual competition for primary and secondary school pupils.
IYWAE is an annual UK-wide competition, inspiring the next generation of engineers
Pupils aged 3-19 interview engineers and technologists to identify a problem, which they then create a solution for.
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The competition helps develop skills such as:
- Engineering Habits of Mind (EHoM)
- Problem finding
- Creative problem solving
- Visualising
- Adaptation
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
A panel selects regional winners from each year group.
Awards ceremonies and public exhibitions in each region showcase pupils’ work. Every participant receives a certificate recognising their effort and achievement. Entries are also showcased at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and featured in a special podcast episode.
About Primary Engineer®
Like the RAF Charitable Trust, Primary Engineer was founded in 2005. They have a project-based learning approach to engineering. This enables children and pupils to engage with practical maths and science alongside creative-problem solving and literacy. Its integrated curriculum also develops resilience and curiosity.