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WorldSkills Presentation Mark Bradley WorldSkills UK, Wales Manager Welsh Assembly Government About WorldSkills International Skills Competition established in 1950. Previously called “Skill Olympics” Held every two years Currently 51 member countries involved Around 40 official skills Events last 22 hours across 4 days Age limit of under 23 for most competitions. Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Medallions of Excellence. 1000 competitors, 250,000 visitors www.worldskills.com WorldSkills London 2011 In May 2006 the UK won the bid to host the WorldSkills in 2011. UK Skills led the bid with support from partners and Governments in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It will be held from 6 to 9 October 2011 at ExCeL London. It will involve an estimated 1,200 competitors from about 60 nations competing in 40 skills over four days of intense competition. The aim is to use WorldSkills London 2011 to create a lasting legacy which will benefit the UK before, during and after the event. www.worldskillslondon2011.com UK Results 1 Gold Medal 1 Silver Medal 2 Bronze Medals 9 Medallions of Excellence Gold medallist had 3rd highest score in the Competition 11th Overall out of 48 Countries who competed 2x4th place, 1x5th place, 1x6th place Why Get Involved? Competitors: Test and challenge their skills – understand how good they are – benchmark against others on a regional, national and international stage • Represent their country, their industry, their skill, on the World Stage • Raise their skill level and receive the best training and development the UK has to offer • Potentially receive additional qualifications in recognition of their achievement • Increase your attractiveness to employers and differentiate yourself from others • Experience a life changing experience! Why Get Involved? Employers / Training Organisations: • Promotes the industry and the skills required to sustain it by showcasing excellence • Associate your organisation with World-Class training • Attract talented people to work and train within your industry or organisation • Gain recognition, marketing and PR opportunities - ability to differentiate your business or training organisation • Benchmark the skills of employees and trainees against others throughout your regional, nation and internationally • Raise skills levels and develop training to meet skill requirements • Promotes vocational training and apprentices is a positive light and change attitudes and opinions of vocational qualifications WorldSkills UK WorldSkills UK is the name given to competitions managed by UK Skills and partners across the UK WorldSkills UK competitions are the feeder route to get to the International WorldSkills competition There are currently around 60 WorldSkills UK competitions at various skill levels - www.worldskillsuk.org WorldSkills UK competitions are managed, developed and supported by industry partners, Sector Skills Councils and education. Competitions operate during the academic calendar Competitions are free to enter WorldSkills UK competitions Useful facts There are restrictions on the number competitors entering from a single training establishment. Identify and send the best competitors to the competition. Additional numbers are allowed if they are distinct campus and departments within larger training establishments. WorldSkills UK competitions operate at different levels. The Advanced (Level 3) and Higher (Level 4) competitions are normally where competitors are considered for short-listing. If a competitor wins the heat they do not automatically get invited to the national finals. Invitation is based on the highest scores achieved across all the heats. WorldSkills UK competitions Useful facts If a competitor wins the national final they do not automatically get a place on UK shortlist, Squad or Team. Other important factors need to be considered before any selection is made. WorldSkills UK competitions is open to any age. There are age restrictions on the international competition which means we can only select competitors that fall within a specific age criteria. WorldSkills UK competitions are open to all UK residents. Competitors however will need a to have a UK passport in order to compete for the UK at WorldSkills. Welsh Involvement Competitions in Wales that are funded by WAG (via ESF) are dual branded ‘SkillsCompetition Wales’ In the competition ‘cycle’ of 08/09 – 681 people competed in Skills Competitions across a number of sectors Typically competitions in Wales take place from October to May of each year Competitions in Wales are all age but to progress to the International WorldSkills competition the Age restriction of 23 still applies John Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Skills, Welsh Assembly Government has the lead for the WorldSkills agenda within Wales and meets quarterly with other UK Minister’s WorldSkills UK competitions Typical Welsh competition framework Typical Welsh Model UK Final How a ‘Wales’ competition feeds into WorldSkills UK finals. Welsh finals must meet WorldSkills UK quality assurance procedures and standards At ‘heat’ stage all competitors will compete against the same standards and timescales. Judges must be impartial Organisers, hosts & judges must adhere to the Welsh final competition rules. (WorldSkills WorldSkills UK waiting list Highest scoring competitors across all heats are invited to the UK final Enter competitors online Heat 1 UK heat) Welsh regional Welsh regional Welsh regional Heat 2 Heat 3 Levels of Involvement Competition lead - submit bid on behalf of partnership, responsible for overall development, management and reporting of competition/s. Coordinate competition heats and a Welsh final. Ensure competition is eligible to feed into WorldSkills UK final. Identify, encourage and support people to enter and help develop the competition in your area (colleges, WBL providers, employers, industry partners and parents, etc) Promote WorldSkills UK and SkillsCompetition Wales competitions - links on website, register to ezines, promote through networks, etc Email: [email protected] Information will be posted on www.wales.gov.uk/worldskills and www.worldskillsuk.org/wales Bidding for Funding The Assembly Government will be shortly launching bidding to run skills competitions (SkillsCompetition Wales) for 2009/10 Up to 50% funding to develop and run skills competitions Must be on behalf of a partnership and include a DCELLS contracted provider for the delivery of Apprenticeships Elements of the competition must be all age and feed in to WorldSkills UK Competitors must be registered and informed that their information will be shared with WAG and UK Skills Must submit monthly reports and hold auditable information for ESF claims Details will be announced shortly and information posted on: www.wales.gov.uk/worldskills and www.worldskillsuk.org/wales or email: [email protected] WorldSkills UK Competition ‘shopping list’ (07/08) WS Competition Competitors in UK Feeder Competitions 07/08 WS Competition Competitors in UK Feeder Competitions 07/08 WS Competition Competitors in UK Feeder Competitions 07/08 Floristry 82 Mechatronics 10 6 Graphic Design Technology IT Office Software Applications 72 Mobile Robotics 8 ITPC+ Network Support 42 Jewellery 8 Manufacturing Challenge 12 Web Design 48 Fashion Technology 50 CNC Milling 2 Electrical Installation 38 Aircraft Mechanic 6 CNC Turning 2 Beauty Therapy 124 Bricklaying 305 Hairdressing 212 Stonemasonry 12 Cooking 47 Painting & Decorating 243 Confectioner/Pastry Cook 3 Cabinet Making 32 Restaurant Service 32 Joinery 161 Automotive Technology (Light) 12 Carpentry 200 Car Painting 22 Plumbing 35 Autobody Repair 10 Refrigeration 13 Electronics 5 Welding 138 CADD Mech Design 12 Landscape Gardening 108 *Total 2112 *Entrants to competitions in 08/09 are over 4000 in total – currently awaiting the sector breakdown WorldSkills UK Regional Participation No Competitors 06/07 No Competitors 07/08 % Change Scotland 56 197 +251% Wales 31 144 +365% Northern Ireland 54 136 +152% North East 120 148 +19% North West 146 243 +65% Yorkshire & Humber 72 167 +57% East Midland 144 154 +7% West Midlands 110 204 +86% East of England 74 236 +219% London 112 154 +38% South West 106 155 +46% South East 180 174 -3% 1205 2112 +75% Nation / Region Totals Thank You Any Questions? Mark Bradley WorldSkills UK, Wales Manager Welsh Assembly Government 01443 663783 [email protected]