STUDENT LOG BOOK

ACADEMIC YEAR: _____________ REGION: _____________________________

STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________________________

SCHOOL/COLLEGE: ___________________________________________________

COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________

PROJECT TITLE: ______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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CREST Gold Award

The student logbook lists the Gold criteria on the back page, it is essential you read it carefully so
you know what the CREST assessors are looking for. The completed logbook will be reviewed
when you make your final presentations.

Remember that CREST is an individual award. You will need to demonstrate your personal
contribution to the team effort and show that you have met the criteria for the award at a personal
level.

On the Scheme, the above student has experienced:

• Completing an application form • Project presentation guidance

• A probing personal interview • Company visits
• Project management guidance • A three day residential workshop at a university
• Project report writing guidance • A detailed team assessment
My particular strengths
and interests at the
outset

My particular concerns at
the outset

You must address the criteria, listed on the back page, in your record comments.
From receipt of Project Brief until Residential Workshop:

Record Criterion
Date

Problems

Resolution of problems

Residential workshop:

Record Criterion
Date

Problems
Resolution of problems

Following Residential Workshop until Celebration and Assessment Day:

Record Criterion
Date

Problems

Resolution of problems

On reflection:

My significant
challenges

My significant
achievements

Signatures:
Student: _______________________ Name (Printed):________________________ Date:________

Teacher: ______________________ Name (Printed):________________________ Date:________

Engineer: ______________________ Name (Printed):________________________ Date:________

This student has satisfied the criteria (shown below) required to achieve a CREST GOLD award
during this project:

1. Defined and described the problem and the background to the project.
2. Developed a range of possible solutions.
3. Used appropriate methods to select the best solution.
4. Planned the project effectively with an emphasis on diagrammatic representation of forward
planning.
5. Developed the chosen solution, demonstrating technical and practical knowledge associated
with the project.
6. Considered health and safety issues.
7. Tested and evaluated the solution against the original brief.
8. Considered the commercial, social and environmental value or impact of the project.
9. Co-operated within a student team including using techniques designed to maximize available
time.
10. Participated in the compiling and production of a project report.
11. Participated in the creation and delivery of verbal presentations tailored to suit different
audiences.
12. Responded to senior engineer assessors’ questions.

CREST Assessor (signature): _______________ Name (printed): _______________ Date: _______

CREST (CREativity in Science and Technology) Awards is a project-based scheme for

students aged 11-19 which promotes work-related learning and enables students to
develop key skills for use in the ‘real world’.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest

The Engineering Education Scheme is an industry-education link initiative, which aims to encourage a
commitment to engineering, science and technology as a career. It engages talented Year 12/S5 students
with local businesses to work on real industrial problems. The Scheme is endorsed by the Royal Academy
of Engineering and forms part of its Best programme of activities.
www.thescheme.org.uk

The Royal Academy of Engineering has a main objective of encouraging and maintaining excellence in the
whole field of engineering for the benefit of the public. It is committed to attracting, developing and retaining
outstanding young engineers.
www.raengbest.org.uk

Contact details for England

Engineering Education Scheme (England)
Weltech Centre, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 2AA
Tel: 01707 393323 email: enquiries@thescheme.org.uk website: www.thescheme.org.uk

Contact details for Scotland

Engineering Education Scheme (Scotland)
University of Strathclyde, Dept of Mech. Eng., Room M659, James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ
Tel: 0141 5484152 email: scotland@thescheme.org.uk website: www.thescheme.org.uk