Skills competitions

WorldSkills UK has a portfolio of up to 70 skills competitions designed by leading industry experts and training providers and are aimed at students, trainees and employees.

To have the opportunity of participating in the Worldskills Leipzig, Germany 2013 competitions where candidates compete against young people from over 50 countries, UK entrants will take part in the regional and national heats of WorldSkills UK competitions which will be held throughout 2011 and 2012.

Semta supports WorldSkills UK competitions and will be involved in delivering these regionally and nationally in engineering disciplines across the UK. The winners of these competitions will receive recognition of their efforts and may have the opportunity to go on to compete at an international level.

Continuing advances in technology and work processes makes engineering an exciting and highly skilled industry. WorldSkills competitions provide candidates with an exciting platform on which to showcase these industry skills.

WorldSkills UK competitions within the engineering industry include;

For further information on any of the above competitions, please contact Semta Customer Services on 0845 643 9001 or customerservices@semta.org.uk

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UK Skills are looking for Training Managers to help UK competitors achieve their potential in key engineering subjects. Can you say yes to the following?

I have lots of expertise in specific vocational skills
I have the skills to train and support talented young people to achieve excellence
I can demonstrate knowledge of international standards, practices and skills in my industry
I am willing and able to offer at least 60 days of commitment over the two-year cycle

If so, see our briefing here!