UK Skills

About the competition - Stonemasonry - Closed

Competitors will undertake a series of practical tests based on the workplace which will demonstrate their abilities and highlight their outstanding skills in the stonemasonry industry.

Entry Levels: Intermediate, Advanced

Entry Deadline: 19 March 2010

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Passive

Competition structure

Stage one: SkillBuild 2010heats – 16 competition heats take place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (competitions in Northern Ireland are organised by SkillBuild NI) during April to June 2010.

Competitors have to complete a specific project designed to challenge their ability to follow detailed instructions, produce accurate and neat work outputs, be economical with materials while working to strict timescales – all essential requirements for today’s construction industry. Closing date 19th March 2010.

Stage two: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the SkillBuild 2010 UK final over a three day national event in September 2010.

In the spirit of SkillBuild, the national final is an opportunity for all involved to celebrate excellence in construction training.

How many can enter?

There are no restrictions on the number of competitors that can be entered.

Further information

skillbuild.info@cskills.org
www.cskills.org/skillbuild

Who can enter?

This competition is intended for those working or training in the construction industry. Each competition can be entered by apprentices and those on full-time courses that lead to technical certificates.

Intermediate: Those undertaking qualifications up to level 2 (for England, Northern Ireland and Wales), up to level 5 (for Scotland) or up to three years experience in a working environment.

Advanced: Those undertaking qualifications up to level 3 (for England, Northern Ireland and Wales), up to level 6 (for Scotland) or up to five years experience in a working environment.

Further opportunities

There is the possibility of progressing to an International WorldSkills competition.

Competition partners


This competition is part of SkillBuild which is organised by ConstructionSkills.