Five apprentices from New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have been announced as finalists in a fire and security skills competition in London.They are set to compete at the IFSEC and FIREX Engineers of Tomorrow challenge at the English capital's ExCeL arena next Tuesday to Thursday, May 17-19.Calum Sutherland, Conor Peddie, William Graham and Lewis Kinnear will compete in a live installation challenge in electronic security systems, while Ryan Cherrie will compete in a fire alarm systems challenge.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 All five are currently undertaking a modern apprenticeship in electronic fire and security systems and combine their studies at the college’s state-of-the-art securities hub at its Kirkintilloch campus with on-the-job training.The quality quintet will be among 36 finalists selected as the next generation of engineering talent showcasing their skills to thousands of industry professionals each day.
John McCusker, head of construction trades and technology at New College Lanarkshire, told Lanarkshire Live : “Congratulations to the five students on reaching this stage of the competition and a very sincere thank you to the employers and staff involved in the preparation and support of this event. “We wish you all the best for the next stage in showcasing your talents.”Head over
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