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The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is the concept of revolutionising modern factories using a range of new and emerging technologies.
Topics such as System Integration, Big Data, Augmented Reality, Cybersecurity, and others play an important role in the I4.0 concept.
The competitor taken part in Automation and Mechatronics are encouraged to consider joining in Industry 4.0 competition with a view to progress their skills set further and also benefit from having access to international competitions.
Analytical skills
Time-management
Problem-solving
IT skills
Team working
Programming
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Registrations open at 9am on Monday 3 March and will close midnight Friday 28 March.
Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3 March with a final deadline of 2 May, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
Qualifiers will take place between 5 May to 27 June, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
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.
Prepare students and apprentices by engaging with our benchmarking resources to master their skills and mindset masterclasses to build confidence and resilience on the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab.
The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November, 2025.
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2025 for the WorldSkills 2028 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.
