WorldSkills UK Wales

Bursting with Energy?

Well you could be a candidate for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition in the 2010 search for the best electrician.

In 2009, Richard Sagar (pictured), proved he was the best electrician in the world, winning the gold medal for Team UK at the WorldSkills Calgary competition!

The search starts with finding the best in the UK. If you are up for the challenge then you should apply by 31 March 2010.

SkillELECTRIC is one of four competitions that make up the suite of Skill M&E competitions:

• SkillELECTRIC for the electrical industry
• SkillPLUMB for the plumbing industry
• SkillFRIDGE for the refrigeration and air conditioning industry
• SkillPIPE for the heating and ventilating industry

All competitions are currently open. Enter now!

(Acknowledgements for use of photograph: UK Skills)

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skillscymru 2010 video

Missed the coverage of our launch event on the news? Well take a look at our round up video below.

Watch out for our Welsh skills stars, Dean Jones and Cliff Williams!

www.skillscymru.co.uk

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skillscymru 2010 Launched!

We were at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff today announcing the launch of our skillscymru 2010 event.

This new initiative will be an important date in our calendar. So, what’s it all about you ask?

skillscymru is a huge three day interactive careers and skills event. Young people and adults will have the opportunity to discover careers, training schemes and educational and skills options. All this, with an additional emphasis on interactivity and fun…

…have a go, watch a stage performance or celebrity master class, take part in a workshop or be inspired by skills competitions!

Make sure this event is in your diary: 16-18 September 2010, Millennium Stadium Cardiff. To find out more, visit our skillscymru website.

 

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UK Master Fitter Competition 2010

The search is on to find the UK’s best automotive glazing technician in this brand new competition.

For those skilled in automotive glass repair and replacement, make sure you enter by 1 March 2010.

Winners of the UK final may progress further to compete at the International Master Fitter Competition – which will take place as part of the Glasstec International Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (October 2010).

The contest will show how much the automotive glazing industry as developed in recent years in line with changes to technology. Just think for example, of the skills required to diagnose and rectify technical faults in a drop glass or to cut, shape and install flat laminated glass!

For more information on the competition, including how to enter, contact Alison Bucknell.

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New Year, New Challenge?

If you think you are at the top of your game, then enter this year’s WorldSkills UK competitions.

Outstanding performers from this competition round will be considered for the team selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills London 2011.

Closing date for entries is 19 March 2010. Go on, get involved!

 

(Acknowledgements: UK Skills)

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