UAVET aimed to support the training of maintenance, repair and technical service personnel who would work in drone technical services or after-sales services. Accordingly, UAVET aimed to: ● To increase the quality of Vocational Education by contributing to setting occupational standards for drone repair and Maintenance technician job ● To provide vocational training to young people for employment in the drone production sector, as specified in the regulation of the after-sales service requiring drone repair and maintenance ● To raise sustainable, qualified personnel as intermediate staff who could meet the needs in the UAV service sector, and contribute to employment ● To provide VET students and unemployed graduates with the opportunity to improve their professional skills ● To support the digital transformation in VET education through the development of the UAVET video library ● To contribute to widening the scope of the "uav repair and maintenance technician job" by promoting the use of the project results in VET ● To strengthen the profile of VET teachers by increasing their professional experience and qualifications ● To increase flight safety for both users and the public by giving proper and regular maintenance for UAVs
The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV or Drone) in various industries increased in recent years, creating a demand for individuals knowledgeable and skilled in drone assembly, repair, and maintenance. As drones became more complex and sophisticated, it became increasingly important for electromechanical technicians to have a solid understanding of the technology and the skills to troubleshoot and repair them. This required specialised training and education, which was why vocational education and training programmes for UAV repair and maintenance technicians were in demand more, and the existing ones in Europe were focused on piloting skills in general and were still very few in number. Those courses for vocational education and training (VET) in this regard were paid courses. By offering open-access training in this area, individuals could acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in this growing field and support the continued development and advancement of drone technology. That's why we applied for this project.