Creating a Self-Contained Workshop For F1 In Schools UK

We collaborated with F1 in Schools to design a self-contained, containerised workshop that delivers hands-on STEM education in a fully portable format.

The converted 40ft container was engineered to house specialist teaching equipment and high-performance HVAC systems, enabling safe, comfortable use in challenging environments. This project demonstrates how container conversions can support innovative educational programmes by providing flexible, transportable learning spaces for students worldwide.

The Customer

F1 in Schools was launched in 2001 as a Design & Technology Project to address the Four Key Concepts of Design and Technology as a subject: Creativity, Designing, Making and Critical Evaluation, and now 16 years later, F1 in Schools is acknowledged as the world’s largest STEM based educational competition. 

The Teaching & Learning experience covers CAD/CAM, 3D Scanning, CNC Routing, Milling and Turning, as well as laser cutting and engraving and 3D printing. Pupils can design and make F1 model racing cars that can be tested on a racetrack against models constructed by other student teams.

Teachers also have the opportunity to design and deliver bespoke Design and Technology, and Engineering related courses that offer pupils the opportunity to experience something new, from manufacturing to working with modern CNC equipment to computer based design tasks. The activities help to enhance a pupil’s knowledge and give them experience of the skills and processes they will encounter during studies in class and in the world of work.

The Challenge

Specifying and sourcing hi-ambient HVAC suitable for use in the Middle East / desert regions and getting it all to fit alongside the emergency exit in the service lobby was the main challenge.

Our design engineers worked with the customer to design and manufacture the prototype product, an internationally shippable self-contained school workshop, which will allow students to develop their interest in STEM subjects.

40ft shipping container converted into a climate-controlled STEM workshop, fitted with external HVAC system, personnel door and steel access platform for education and technical training use.

What Technology Supplies Had to Say

“S Jones Containers Ltd provided us with an impressive level of service and support from conception to completion of The F1 STEM Studio. With S Jones’ help we now have the means to offer and deliver a portable, fully equipped and functional solution to our F1 in Schools customers all over the world.”

Jason Hughes, Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology Supplies

40ft branded STEM Studio shipping container conversion by S Jones Conversions, providing a mobile education and engineering workshop for schools, colleges and training providers.

Need a Containerised Workshop or Training Space for Education or STEM?

We design and deliver bespoke container workshops, tool rooms and technical training spaces for schools, colleges, and education providers. Built offsite and installed quickly, our container conversions provide flexible, practical environments for hands-on learning and specialist equipment.

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