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16-18 September 2010, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

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60 Students, 15 Medals and 1 Construction Skills Final…

The best of Wales’ up and coming construction talent went head-to-head at Bridgend College on 18 March for the SkillsCompetition Wales Junior Construction Final.

We went along to support the competitors, all 60 of whom had already achieved success at one of the four regional heats across Wales. What a great day it was too – well done to ConstructionSkills for another well organised competition!

All competitors were given five hours to complete a brief based on real life tasks in their field. From skimming and polishing to painting and joinery, we were really impressed with the planning and precision skills shown by all students. We took a number of photos which we’ve uploaded to our flickr gallery. We’re also editing some footage of the event which will be added to our YouTube channel very soon.

Congratulations to all participants. Here’s a list of the winners:

Plastering:
* Gold - Bobby Blythin, Yale College
* Silver - Thomas Cooksey, Coleg Llandrillo Cymru
* Bronze - Aaron Boyle, Coleg Llandrillo Cymru

Painting and Decorating:
* Gold - Lucas Anthony Gorvett, Bridgend College
* Silver - Jess Brown, Coleg Gwent (Pontypool)
* Bronze - Daniel Yandle, Coleg Gwent (Pontypool)

Brickwork:
* Gold - Sean Davies, Coleg Llandrillo
* Silver - Adam Graham, Coleg Gwent (Nash)
* Bronze - Jake Lynch, Neath Port Talbot College 
 
Carpentry:
* Gold - Gareth Jones, Coleg Sir Gâr
* Silver - Cenydd Howell, Coleg Sir Gâr
* Bronze - James Bannister, Coleg Gwent (Pontypool)

Foundation Certificate in Building Craft Occupations:
* Gold - Iestyn Owen, Coleg Sir Gâr
* Silver - Ben Owen, Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
* Bronze -  Rhys Richards, Coleg Sir Gâr

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Channon Proves She’s the Best in the UK!

We’re still celebrating! Channon Morris from Coleg Llandrillo Cymru won the top prize at the recent WorldSkills UK Wessex Salon Culinaire competition. Aged 18, Channon proved she’s the best restaurant service professional in the UK.

How’s that for talent!

Not only that, but Wales also scooped the silver medal in the same competition category thanks to the skills of Mark Irvine, another student at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru.

The competition was split into three categories with finalists having to set up a table for an awards-themed dinner, produce cocktails and a speciality coffee as well as displaying their flambé skills. Channon said that she thoroughly enjoyed the experience and is thrilled to have won.

Both students reached their route to top via competing in our SkillsCompetition Wales heats – see our photos of this competition final on flickr.

Well done both. A fantastic achievement!

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WorldSkills UK – Which Competitions are Still Open?

Most WorldSkills UK competitions have now closed for the current round.

However, there is still a short amount of time to consider entering the competitions listed below.

What's holding you back?

Go on, get involved!

 

* Environmental Science     (Deadline extended to 29 March 2010)
* Electrical Installations (Deadline 31 March 2010)
* Heating & Ventilation   (Deadline 31 March 2010 
* Plumbing    (Deadline 31 March 2010))
* Refrigeration     (Deadline 31 March 2010
* Visual Merchandising     (Deadline 16 April 2010)
* Cleaning  (Deadline 23 April 2010)
* Entrepreneurship   (Deadline 30 April 2010)

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A Hair Raising Experience!

Can you cut it with the best? Then please sign up to compete in this year’s WorldSkills UK Hairdressing competitions. Entries needed by 5pm tomorrow, 19 March 2010.

The competitions are open to intermediate and advanced levels. More information can be found on our website.

Industry experts will judge your creative flair and technical skills. The talent of last year’s WorldSkills UK competitors can be seen in this picture gallery, whilst the video clip below shows a short slice of the action from a previous WorldSkills UK Hairdressing competition.

(Acknowledgements for use of  video: UK Skills)

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