WorldSkills UK

Team UK continues to build momentum as they prepare for WorldSkills Shanghai, known as the ‘skills Olympics’, this September.

This week, Patrick and Caolan, Team UK’s Industry 4.0 competitors, took part in the Taipei Capital Cup, while Shelby also showcased her skills in Painting and Decorating. Meanwhile, Madeleine, who competes in Renewable Energy, travelled to Canada for an international pressure test.

These experiences are invaluable in helping competitors build confidence, benchmark their skills internationally, and perform under pressure ahead of Shanghai. The advanced technical skills, resilience, and professionalism developed through this training can also be taken back into their workplaces, helping to drive skills excellence across their industries.

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Help your students and apprentices prepare for the WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers with the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab.

Use our benchmarking tools to help learners understand their current skill level and identify areas for development, alongside our Mindset Masterclasses designed to build confidence, resilience and the behaviours needed to perform under competition pressure.

Together, these resources support learners to sharpen their skills, strengthen their mindset, and feel fully prepared to take on the National Qualifiers.

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Good luck to everyone taking part in the WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers this week as you take your next step in your WorldSkills UK journey!

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, build confidence, and push for excellence as you progress through the competition pathway

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A busy week of training and international preparation for Team UK as they continue their journey towards WorldSkills Shanghai 2026!

Aircraft Maintenance competitor Elyot recently travelled to China for international preparation, while Bricklaying competitor Joe took part in practice competitions in France against teams including Denmark and Belgium. Emily and Liz joined other mechatronics competitors from Sweden and the Netherlands for joint training and competition sessions.

These experiences are helping Team UK build world-class technical skills, resilience and confidence ahead of the global stage .Beyond competition, they continue to champion skills excellence and highlight the value of apprenticeships and technical education.

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The WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers are now underway! Looking for inspiration ahead of your qualifier? Read the story of Denver, who won Gold in WorldSkills UK Foundation Skills.

Denver first competed in 2024 in the Enterprise: Foundation Skills category after being recommended by his tutor at Pembrokeshire College 19+ After a successful experience at the National Finals, he went on to compete in the 2025 WorldSkills UK Finals in Creative Media: Foundation Skills.

At the Finals, the team designed and created a winter themed tote bag under strict time pressure, covering digital design, hand sketching and presentation. Despite challenges during the task, they stayed focused and went on to win Gold.

Denver says taking part has significantly boosted his confidence and describes the experience as both stressful and rewarding. Now a WorldSkills UK Skills Champion, he is passionate about encouraging more learners, especially those with additional needs, to get involved in competitions.

Find out more here and see when this year’s qualifiers are taking place: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vxSdq0

The WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers are now underway! Looking for inspiration ahead of your qualifier? Read the story of Ellis Stevenson, who won Gold in Electrical Installation after returning to the competition stronger and more determined than ever.

After narrowly missing out on the National Finals in 2024, Ellis came back in 2025 with renewed focus, winning her heat before going on to claim Gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals.

Ellis says the competition helped build her confidence, resilience and ability to perform under pressure, skills she now uses every day on site.

Take a read for some inspiration ahead of your qualifier.https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vtbpq0

Good luck to everyone taking part in this year’s qualifiers!

The National Competitions Qualifiers 2026 are underway! Exciting times ahead as the journey to excellence begins. Check the schedule for your skill to find your qualifier date and venue.

Make sure you stay up to date and prepare early, these events are a key step in showcasing your skills on a national stage in November!

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Supporting WorldSkills UK competitors this year? Make sure your Fusion skills are competition-ready.

Autodesk Education’s Fusion Fundamentals course gives educators the CAD and CAM expertise needed to confidently train students for success. Both courses are fully funded and free for educators in the UK.

CAM: 26 and 27 May 2026 | 09:30–12:30
CAD: 19, 20, and 21 May | 13:00–17:00

Across four focused sessions, you’ll learn how to:

- Create precise sketches and robust 3D models
- Build assemblies and produce engineering drawings
- Apply CAM workflows and generate toolpaths
- Prepare components for real-world manufacture

Book your place now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v5bY00

Competing in this year’s WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers and looking for inspiration? Take a read of Yasmin’s journey.

When Yasmin first entered WorldSkills UK, she never imagined how far it would take her. What started as a chance to develop her welding skills quickly became a journey that built her confidence, shaped her career, and strengthened her self-belief.

Through training and competition, she pushed herself to new standards, learning the importance of precision, discipline, and getting things right the first time. Today, she applies those same skills every day in her full-time role at GYS UK.

Now a Skills Champion, she’s passionate about inspiring others, especially young women, to consider a career in skilled trades and step outside their comfort zones.

Take a read here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v5bzJ0

Have any of your learners entered the WorldSkills UK competitions?

Now is the time to access the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab, powered by international best practice.

This virtual learning centre provides on-demand teaching and assessment resources, as well as teacher training tools to help embed world-class skills in technical education and apprenticeships, supporting learners to become work-ready and prepare for the competitions ahead. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v58SP0