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Welding is the process for joining metals using in a large variety of applications. Welding is the joining of metals at a molecular level. A weld is a homogeneous bond between two or more pieces of metal, where the strength of the welded joint exceeds the strength of the base pieces of metal.
This competition is designed to test your skills in the three main Welding processes: Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Active Gas (MAG) Tungston Inert Gas (TIG).
The competition has 3 stages; each stage gradually builds up to challenge you to develop your welding skills, At each stage you will be required to complete a number of welding test pieces in carbon steel Aluminium and Stainless steel in a variety of welding position.
This competition is aimed at Trainee/Apprentice welders working and/or training in the welding industry at level 2-3 or higher level. The test pieces are marked to a set criterion based on BS EN ISO 5817.
Health and Safety
Attention to detail
Ability to work on your own
Numerical skills
Manual dexterity
Quality assuring
Accuracy
Knowledge of national and international welding standards
Multi process welding techniques
Registrations are now open and close midnight 28th March 2024.
The entry stage of competition is a practical test sent out at point of registration.
The deadline is when the entry stage closes on 1st May 2024.
Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK.
To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK Final, we will provide relevant technical training and share mindset development techniques, to support them to remain focused on achieving success.
National finals will take place between the 18th-22nd November 2024 in Manchester (venues TBC)
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.
