About the competition - ICT Networking Microsoft

This competition comprises of the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of ICT networks. The ICT networking competition (Microsoft) will test the knowledge and skills learned in the Microsoft official curriculum range of qualifications.

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Entry Levels: Advanced

Entry Deadline: 09 April 2009

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Live

Who can enter?

This competition is intended for those undertaking their Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Server 2008 qualifications or working within the IT industry.

How many can enter?

Up to two competitors per organisation.

Assessment criteria

Hardware configuration
Software configuration & management
Security
Troubleshooting

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online between 7 January – 9 April 2009.

Stage two: submit screening test.

Stage three: competitors that meet the required standard will be invited to participate in a live heat.

Stage four: highest scoring competitors across all heats will be invited to compete at the UK final.

What happens if I win?

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

If eligible, outstanding national winners may be invited to compete to for a place in the UK’s team for a WorldSkills Competition.

Further information

For general information about competitions please contact:

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

Live competitions may be subject to a non-attendance fee. Please read the Competition Rules to find out more.

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

The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with Jen Bell of Northumberland College.

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