In terms of training and developing WorldSkills Competitors – what do these countries do differently?
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Country: Japan and China |
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Both Japan and China embed skills competitions from school to college provinces at a regional level and then nation-wide. The competitors are used to competing from a young age. The squads for international competition start years in advance of the international finals, with a high number of candidates. The competitors in these squad’s train on an almost full-time basis on competition-based test projects and tasks refining their skills. This focused training has a positive impact on repeatable processes however this does not prepare their competitors for problem solving. |
Further Insights:
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Country: Japan |
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Metal work: In Japan, one of the first competitions that is undertaken by individuals at an early age consists of making a small steel car. This is made up from different parts, panel beaten into shape using a range of techniques and welded together. This is then judged on dimensions and the accuracy of the overall shape. This enables the competitors to hone their metalworking skills and techniques at a very young age and develop their skills of welding and manipulating steel to a great level of accuracy.
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