Article Date: 31 January 2014
Article Date: 31 January 2014
On Thursday 16 January a group of 35 AS and A2 Business Studies and Economics students visited the New Holland Tractor Plant in Basildon, Essex.
This had been arranged for the students to see a production plant in full operation, and to be able to 'bring to life' aspects of their courses. Students were split into three groups and after an introductory presentation giving the history of the company, and other interesting economic facts, we were taken on a tour, where every aspect of production was observed and explained. After this the group were given a free lunch in the works canteen, followed by the opportunity to visit the company showrooms, where models of tractors produced were available to see and sit in. There was also a simulator where students were able to see if they had the necessary skills to use a tractor in the field.
