About the competition - Microsoft Applications Specialist - Closed
The competition is designed in the form of a business scenario where competitors will work with the two following specialisms:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Entry Levels: Open
Entry Deadline: 19 March 2010
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Mixed
Competition structure
Stage one: enter online by 19 March 2010.
Stage two: complete and return an initial test.
Stage three: highest scoring competitors that meet the required standard will be invited to
compete at the UK final.
How many can enter?
Three 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.
Who can enter?
The competition is for those working or training in any industry with in depth knowledge of
Microsoft Office software.
Open: This level of entry takes into account the fact that many sectors do not recruit from
particular types and levels of qualifications. However, competitors will likely to be studying
towards MOS or MCAS Certification.
Further opportunities
There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.
Competition partners
The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with industry partners.
Built Environment
Construction, Britain's largest industry, covers every type of building work. From designing and planning, to restoration and maintenance. Our construction and building services competitions allow you to showcase these skills and more.
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- Cleaning - Closed
- Electrical Installation - Closed
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- Heating and Ventilation - Closed
- Joinery - Closed
- Landscape Gardening - Closed
- Painting and decorating - Closed
- Plastering - Closed
- Plastering and dry walling - Closed
- Plumbing - Closed
- Refrigeration - Closed
- Roof Slating and Tiling - Closed
- Stonemasonry - Closed
- Wall and Floor Tiling - Closed
Cultural and Creative Arts
Within the UK, the cultural and creative sector is of great economic and social importance, accounting for over 5% of gross domestic product, and growing at twice the rate of the economy as a whole. The sector covers many careers that directly benefit other sectors because they add a wealth of creative capabilities to other businesses and organisations.
Engineering
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- CNC Turning - Closed
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Professional and Hospitality Services
The Caring competition is currently still open for entry
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