Pupils at a Lanarkshire school were among the first to try Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) new Drones in Construction activity.
Youngsters at Uddingston Grammar were given the chance to learn about careers in construction, helping them to get a flying start in the industry.
Designed in partnership with infrastructure company Balfour Beatty, the activity is a new addition to the My World of Work Live programme, which uses interactive technology to engage young people and bring the world of work to life.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Working in small groups, pupils learned how to control and safely fly a drone, discover how they are used in the construction sector, and take part in challenges to test their new skills.The aim of the activity is to inspire young people and help them understand the future careers they could explore in sectors which offer strong career prospects, including construction, ICT and digital, and engineering.Cheryl Smith, Uddingston Grammar’s principal teacher of design and technology, said: “Our pupils found it very exciting to help launch the Drones in Construction activity today and, along with their fantastic new flying skills, have a new understanding of the wide variety of construction careers across Scotland."This type of hands-on practical learning brings fun
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