Name
| First Name | Ben |
| Last Name / Organisation | Baker |
| Nickname | Ben |
| Profile Type | Student |
About You
| Current Status | Undergraduate |
| Personal Statement | A third year undergraduate completing a Motorsport Engineering BSc (Hons).Having always had a passion for motorsports and engineering, I have decided to start the process of turning my hobby into a career. Following an industry focused education, doing motorsport vehicle maintenance at college, leading onto doing Motorsport Engineering at degree level at university. By following this education route, and filling it in with practical, hands on, experience I want to join a motorsport based team at the highest level, being able to demonstrate my knowledge and hard work ethic. |
| Location | West Sussex |
Career Timeline
| Education, work or other | Education |
| Location | Shoreham |
| Position or Course | IMI Level 2 Extended Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (VRQ) |
| Year started | 1970 |
| Year ended | 1970 |
| Qualifications or training | Units Included: – Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Motorsport Chassis Units And Components. – Skills in Removing and Replacing Motorsport Electrical Units And Components. – Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Motorsport Environment. – Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Motorsport Environment. – Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Motorsport Environment. – Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Motorsport Transmissions, Driveline Units and Components. – Knowledge of Motorsport Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components. – Knowledge of Motorsport Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units And Components. |
| Education, work or other | Education |
| Location | Shoreham |
| Position or Course | IMI Level 3 Extended Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (VRQ) |
| Year started | 1970 |
| Year ended | 1970 |
| Qualifications or training | Units Included: – Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Motorsport Chassis Units And Components. – Skills in Removing and Replacing Motorsport Electrical Units And Components. – Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Motorsport Environment. – Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Motorsport Environment. – Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Motorsport Environment. – Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Motorsport Transmissions, Driveline Units and Components. – Knowledge of Motorsport Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components. – Knowledge of Motorsport Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units And Components. |
| Education, work or other | Education |
| Location | Brighton |
| Position or Course | Motorsport Engineering BSc (Hons) |
| Year started | 1970 |
| Year ended | 1970 |
| Education, work or other | Work |
| Location | Shoreham |
| Position or Course | Automotive Technician |
| Year started | 1970 |
| Year ended | 1970 |
| Qualifications or training | – Performing technical vehicle repairs and maintenance jobs.- Ensuring tasks were performed to a high safe standard against strict time constraints.- Working in a team environment, often required to stay late to ensure completion oftasks. |
| Education, work or other | Work |
| Location | Ferring |
| Position or Course | Retail Assistant – ASDA |
| Year started | 1970 |
| Year ended | 1970 |
| Qualifications or training | – Responsible for overseeing the front end of the store, including checkouts, customer service, click + collect services and petrol station.- Delegating work to colleagues based on shift requirements, answering phones to customers dealing with information requests and complaints.- Manage opening and closing, including handling cash and following strict procedures. |
| Education, work or other | Work |
| Location | Shoreham |
| Position or Course | Race Technician |
| Year started | 1970 |
| Year ended | 1970 |
| Qualifications or training | – University Race Team Technician. Responsible for a variety of jobs across the team including:– Maintaining the car at the university, performing regular checks and standard maintenance. – Preparation for track days, including vehicle set up, loading and prep. – Track day work, including paddock set up, running the car during the day, driver feedback, and all works associated. – Performing development works, such as designing, creating, building, and installing new components. – Retrieving data from the vehicle and performing analysis. – In depth jobs, such as full vehicle rebuilds and part replacements. |