Engineering students in Sheffield were given the chance to show off their skills when they were invited to create a range of products for a Sheffield United golf day.

The 12 pupils from the Sheffield Engineering Centre designed and manufactured several different products including laser cut coasters, golf divot key rings and engraved glassware for guests at the Blades' golf dinner.

Each student performed a specific role, to replicate the style of a professional company, including research, costing, design/development, CAD/CAM operators and manufacture.

A five strong team also produced an innovative prototype trophy for United's 'Community Player of the Year' award which is to be entered in to a CAD/CAM competition held at Kelham Island Museum.

The 15-year-old students involved are on the first year of an NVQ Level 2 course which is a vocational engineering qualification.

Wendy Miller, a tutor from Sheffield Engineering Centre, said: "The centre is very proud of the students who have worked hard and produced quality products to a deadline.

"We are also pleased to be given the opportunity for the students to work with Sheffield United on an actual project and gain valuable experience of working with other professionals."

The Sheffield Engineering Centre has helped more students to enrol on engineering courses and increased the pass rate in the subject.

Sue Beeley, head of community at Sheffield United, added: "The project has enabled the students to put their training into practice, working to The United Initiative brief.

"The products the students created for the golf day were fantastic and they have clearly learnt some valuable skills from their course.

"Sheffield United is dedicated to assisting students across the city and we are delighted we were able to give them the opportunity to demonstrate their skills."