UK Skills

Cisco Network Technician - Closed

This competition has now closed. For more information on how you can get involved with this competition next year, please contact worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.

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About the competition - Cisco Network Technician - Closed

This competition consists of a series of tasks that include the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of ICT networks.

The competition will test the knowledge and skills learned in the CCNA qualification.

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Entry Levels: Advanced

Entry Deadline: 19 March 2010

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Live

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online by 19 March 2010.

Stage two: competitors will be invited to participate in a live heat.

Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.

How many can enter?

Two competitors per organisation.

Further information

For general information about competitions please contact:

WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk

Live competitions may be subject to a non-attendance fee. Please read the Competition Rules to find out more.

Who can enter?

The competition is for those working or training in the IT industry. Competitors should be either working towards or have completed their Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification.

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 a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.

There is the possibility of progressing to a EuroSkills competition.

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

Competition partners

In association with Highbury College

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