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Automation is the control of machines and processes by independent systems using various technologies.
This is a practical competition that will test your understanding of logic circuits, design and fault-finding skills related to industrial automation in a challenging but enjoyable environment with a view to develop your automation skills further. To participate you will need to enter as a team of two competitors.
Competitors who have taken part in the Automation competition are encouraged to consider taking part in Mechatronics or Industry 4.0 competitions in subsequent years, with a view to progress their skills set further and also benefit from having access to international competitions.
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Performance testing
Troubleshooting
Software programming
Test design
Configuration management
Agility
Enhance learner preparation for competition with pressure tests (part of our benchmarking resources) to help master their technical skills, and mindset masterclasses to build personal skills.
Registrations open 9am on Monday 3 March and will close midnight Friday 28 March.
Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3 March & Friday 28 March with a final deadline of 2 May, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
Qualifier dates:
20 May: FESTO,
29 May: Burnley College,
12 June: Middlesex Uni,
19 June: South Eastern Regional College (SERC)
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.
The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November, 2025.
