Overview

The competition focuses on all the essential requirements for a successful career as a Network Technician.

This competition consists of a series of tasks that include the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of ICT networks using predominantly CISCO devices. The competition will test the knowledge and skills learned in the Cisco Network Academy programme.
How training and competing has helped Kamil develop new skills.

The skills you need to demonstrate

  • IT skills

  • Customer service skills

  • Time management

  • Creativity

  • Problem solving

  • Workflow management

  • Data analysis

  • Planning and organising

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Contact details

tbell@worldskillsuk.org

Entry criteria

  • This is an individual competition
  • There is no limit to the number of competitors permitted to enter this competition per organisation
  • Competitors should be working towards or have achieved their Level 3 qualification (including T levels) within the last 12 months.
  • Competitors must be familiar with the core competencies (these can be found in the National Standard of Excellence in the ‘Useful resources’ section) and must not have more than 2 years’ industry experience
  • Competitors will most likely be studying:
    • Apprenticeship:
      • L4 Network engineer
  • HNC/HND Computer Networking
  • HNC/HND Cyber Security

How it works

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, 2025 to 27 June, 2025 at the following venues:

  • NWSLC- Nuneaton Campus 11 June, 2025
  • Trafford College 23 June, 2025
  • Manchester – end of May
  • Northern Ireland -last week of May
  • Scotland mid June
  • Plus other locations to be arranged

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.

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