Construction and Infrastructure Archives - WorldSkills UK

Bricklaying

This competition has been designed to reflect the role of a Bricklayer and the standards that are expected within the construction industry.

Carpentry

Carpentry is one of the most skilled roles in construction, so excellent working knowledge of wood, its various types and uses, is important.

Digital Construction

The competition has been designed to reflect the practical, hands on skills of the Architectural Technologist’s role.

Electrical Installation

Electricians maintain, repair, troubleshoot and install modern electrical systems such as, power, lighting, fire protection, security and structured cabling to ensure effective and efficient operation.

Electronic Security Systems

Electronic Security Engineers Design, Install, Commission, Handover, Maintain and Repair life safety systems including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV systems and Access Control.

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

The competition has been designed to assess the skills, knowledge and abilities of Body Repair technicians against current industry standards and working practices.

Furniture & Cabinet Making

Cabinet Makers make or repair furniture from solid timber or timber-based products and may specialise in particular areas such as bespoke design and antique reproduction.

Young people competing in Horticulture competition

Horticulture: Foundation Skills

The foundation skills competitions showcase the skills of students with learning difficulties, and build links between FE colleges, work-based learning providers and employers.

Joinery

Joiners work with timber to construct doors, windows, fitted furniture and other permanent fixtures within buildings.

Landscaping

The competition will train you to be able to pave, construct wooden structures and gain knowledge of horticulture.

Painting and Decorating

Specialist techniques include applying decorative paint finishes such as stencils, colour glaze, graining, marbling and lettering.

Plastering

The Plasterer is indispensable to most domestic and commercial worksites – making walls and ceilings smooth and ready for decorating.

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