UQ0140

Do you need to be good with your hands to succeed in engineering experiments?

You do not necessarily need to be naturally good with your hands. In engineering experiments, understanding procedures, working safely, measuring and recording results accurately, and cooperating with others are also important. Some experiments involve fine manual operations, but these skills can improve with practice. Because experiments and available support vary by university, department, and course, it is also useful to check official information.

Key points

  • Working safely, following procedures, and measuring and recording accurately are also important.
  • Fine manual tasks can become easier through practical experience.
  • When unsure, ask instructors or others around you for guidance.

Things to check

  • The types of experiments, required operations, and available support differ by university, department, and course.