Who is this competition for?

This competition is open to trainee technicians born on or after 1 January 1987.

What does the competition prepare you for?

This competition places you within the job role of an autobody repair technician. Autobody repair covers the repair and/or replacement of both structural components and exterior cosmetic panels of a modern motor vehicle, using accepted techniques and equipment.  Practitioners may work in a franchised or independent bodyshop.
 
Young people normally enter careers in autobody repair through apprenticeships that combine on- and off-the-job training. It is also possible to become an autobody technician through an initial period of full-time education and training followed by an apprenticeship or other work based training.

What does the competition cover?

The competition is in two stages:
Stage 1: competitors complete a test of theory which is assessed by industry experts.
Stage 2: competitors with the highest scores in the test of theory are invited to a national final competition.

What happens if I win?

UK gold winners will be invited to a high profile national awards event.

Subject to eligibility, outstanding national winners may be invited to compete for a place in the UK team for a future WorldSkills Competition.

Further information

Log onto www.skillauto.co.uk . 

For technical queries about this competition please email competition.info@ukskills.org.uk.

For general information about competitions please contact:

WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.

Further opportunities

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

There is the possibility of progressing to a EuroSkills competition.

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

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