WorldSkills UK 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 organises WorldSkills UK Engineering competitions in a
number of disciplines and will be involved in delivering these
regionally and nationally during 2012. 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.
Reasons to get involved;
| Benefits for Competitors |
Benefits for Organisations |
Benefits for staff |
| Raises your profile within your organisation |
Raises your organisation's profile as a competitive visible
employer |
The experience makes them stand out against peers and increases
their employability |
| Showcases your talent, technical ability and hands-on
skills |
Builds your reputation as a responsible employer |
Provides the opportunity to develop technical and personal
skills |
| Gives you development opportunities through technical advice
and training |
Gives staff greater development opportunities through
qualifications and training programmes |
Furthers whole workforce development |
| Gives you the opportunity to celebrate your achievements |
Motivates your workforce and improves professional
recognition |
Instills pride and sense of achievement after competing |
| The opportunity to benchmark your skills against your peers
from other Regions and Nations |
Demonstrates expertise in your field |
Raises their aspirations to be the best |
About WorldSkills UK Engineering
Competitions
Semta, in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service
and industry is developing a series of competitions across the UK
which reflect categories in the WorldSkills portfolio. These
competitions will test the practical skills and theoretical
knowledge of candidates.
WorldSkills UK Competitons 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
