SkillBuild

Who can enter?

SkillBuild is open to all 17-21 year olds currently studying any of the competition trades at S/NVQ level 2/3 through FE Colleges or work based apprenticeships.

Competition structure

Stage one: SkillBuild 2009 heats – 13 competition heats take place across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (competitions in Northern Ireland are organized by SkillBuild NI) during April to June 2009.

Competitors have to complete a specific project to complete designed to test both practical skills and related knowledge. Competitors compete against the clock and each other.

Stage two: SkillBuild 2009 UK final – highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final over a three day national event in October 2009.
In the spirit of SkillBuild, the national final is an opportunity for all involved to celebrate excellence in construction training.

To enter this competition, please visit www.cskills.org/skillbuild

The closing date for entries to Skillbuild is 2 weeks prior to the date of the Regional Heat.   Download list of dates.

Further information

Heather Bliss:  heather.bliss@cskills.org or www.cskills.org/skillbuild. 

Further opportunities

There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.

There is the possibility of progressing to an International WorldSkills competition.

Competition partners

SkillBuild is organised and promoted by ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for Construction.