WorldSkills UK is an organisation that is focussed on raising standards, championing future skills and empowering young people from all backgrounds. It is an independent charity and member of WorldSkills, a global movement of over 80 countries supporting young people via competition-based training and assessments and is backed crucially by education, industry and UK governments. Its annual programme of national competitions plays a vital role in enabling students and apprentices to achieve excellence in their chosen career.
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The Welding Competition, sponsored by Air Products for more than 20 years, is aimed at trainee/apprentice welders working and/or training in the welding industry at level 2-3 or higher level. The competition is designed to test contestants skills in the three main Welding processes: Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Active Gas (MAG) Tungston Inert Gas (TIG). The competition has 3 stages; each stage gradually builds up to challenge the contestants to develop their welding skills, At each stage the contestant is required to complete a number of welding test pieces in carbon steel Aluminium and Stainless steel in a variety of welding positions. The test pieces are marked to a set criterion based on BS EN ISO 5817.
We are delighted to sponsor the WorldSkills UK Welding Competition once again this year. This initiative is a fantastic opportunity to support and celebrate the impressive talents of the next generation of engineers and provide them with the platform to showcase their skills.
Alison Smith, Marketing Manager, Air Products
WorldSkills UK Competitions empower participants at every stage of their journey, fostering both personal and professional growth while preparing them for future employment.
WorldSkills UK Competitions develop technical, employability, and personal skills aligned with global standards. Competitors bring this expertise back to the workplace, enhancing processes, systems, and overall excellence in national and global economies.
WorldSkills UK Competitions inspire educators and learners, providing CPD opportunities to enhance teaching skills and subject knowledge.
Registration opens Monday 3 March
and closes Friday 28 March 2025
On behalf of Air Products, we offer our congratulations to Zachariah and all finalists on their achievements
Graham Leigh, Air Products UK Maintenance Manager
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