Mechatronics

Overview

Mechatronics combines skills in mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrics, electronics, computer technology, robotics, production digitalization technology (industrial IoT: RFID, NFC, wireless communication, PLC web-server, Cyber Security, Vision Systems etc), systems development and integration.

It is the job of the mechatronics engineer to combine these skill areas to design, build, maintain, and repair automated equipment, and programme equipment control systems. As well as factory assembly lines, mechatronics is used in everything from bottling machines to cash dispensers and automated production lines.

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.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Time-management
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Logical
Technical skills
Judgement

Useful resources

Prepare for competition success

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.

access on the learning lab

Contact details

M.Karamanoglu@mdx.ac.uk

Entry criteria

This is a team activity (teams of two).
Team of competitors must have their own PLC and programming software for National Qualifier and National Final stages – see Technical Handbook for minimum specification.
Competitors must be available for the National Qualifiers and National Finals.
There is no limit to the number of entries per organisation.
Competitors must be familiar with the core competencies (these can be found in the National Standard of Excellence in the ‘Useful resources’ section).
Competitors should currently be in education, training, employment, or be enrolled in a program of study at level 4 or an equivalent qualification.

How it works

1. Register

Registrations open at 9am on Monday 3 March and will close midnight Friday 28 March.

2. Entry Stage

Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3 March with a final deadline of 2 May, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).

3. National Qualifiers

Qualifiers will take place between 5 May to 27 June, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).

4. Training and Development

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.

5. National Finals

The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November, 2025.

6. Squad UK

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.