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Why can't the UK do government-led projects?

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One can go on for hours about why things do not get done by governments; partly due to their lack of experienced individuals in the required areas, but to look what we are producing in terms of proficient engineers should be a good starting point. I am in a position where I meet new graduates with their engineering qualifications fresh from university who have never cut metal, never have been taught to read a drawing and who have no idea what various materials get used for. they can do calculations, but so could I from my 35 year ago HNC ; but I had a fantastic grounding in REAL engineering and have enjoyed being classed as being on an equal par by degreeladen individuals who rely on my experience to help them get their answers.

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25 Apr 2012

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