What are the UKs strengths in this skill?  
UK Squad and Team members have good strengths in practical skills, planning and problem solving due to the nature of their on the job and college-based apprenticeship systems. They are working in industries where high qualities are required daily. 

They are open to learning new techniques and processes. 

Collaborations between TVET colleges / universities / awarding bodies and industry play a pivotal role, ensuring that improvements and advancements in products and processes seamlessly translate into practical applications.

What are the UKs areas for development?  
Due to competence-based training systems, most squad and team members progress from regional and national finals with limited high-level skills in all areas. A shift to a graded system with WorldSkills Standards would give potential to raise standards earlier and ensure a more well-rounded employee when leaving the education system.  
What are the key skills that UK Educators need to develop in their students in readiness for national competitions, industry / employment?  
  • knowledge of how to measure accurately 
  • focus and distraction control, ensuring consistent attention to tasks 
  • adaptability to new environments and tasks, demonstrating flexibility 
  • develop good problem-solving strategies 
  • time and motion, improve organisational, time management and critical path efficiency 
  • develop communication skills 
  • confidence in abilities and questioning 
  • develop the ability in practical hand-skills and tool skills and be open to learn new skills and techniques 
  • autonomy, self-motivation and dedication to practice.
Final thoughts:  
Educators should: 

  • visit regional, national and international competitions to view required standards 
  • acquire previous test projects and marking schemes from regional, national and international competitions and use these for student/ competitor practice 
  • speak with WorldSkills training managers or past competitors to learn from their experience  
  • get involved and stick with it, the more you get involved the more you will learn 
  • don’t get disappointed if your student / apprentice doesn’t perform to your expectations 
  • develop a perfectionist attitude in all areas of your teaching practices 
  • Strive for excellence, not competence amongst your students 
  • embed WorldSkills standards and competition skills and techniques into your teaching to raise standards amongst your students.

 

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