Electrical Installation Competition

Overview

This competition has been designed to reflect the role of an electrical technician and the standards that are expected within the electrotechnical industry.

Competitors are expected to install a range of electrical and lighting circuits and containment systems including PVC/ PVC surface clipping, plastic conduit, trunking and cables.

In addition to core electrotechnical skills, an electrician’s role in low carbon installation will be embedded throughout the competition.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Positioning of components in relation to technical plans
Installing lighting and power circuits
Inspection, testing, fault-finding and rectification of installations
Correct functioning of electrical circuitry
Compliance with BS 7671: IET Wiring Regulations
Interpreting drawings and installations details

Useful resources

Prepare for competition success

Enhance learner preparation for competition with pressure tests (part of our benchmarking resources) to help master their technical skills, and mindset masterclasses to build personal skills.

access on the learning lab

Contact details

skillelectric@netservices.org.uk

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
There is no limit to the number of registrations per organisation
Competitors must be familiar with the Core Competencies and Entry stage guidance (these can be found in the National Standard of Excellence in the ‘Useful resources’ section above).
Competitors should be either an electrotechnical apprentice or be working towards or have achieved their Level three technical qualification (including T levels) within the last 12 months.

How it works

1. Register

Registrations open at 9am on Monday 3 March and will close midnight Friday 28 March.

2. Entry stage

Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3 March with a final deadline of 5pm on Friday 4 April. See the Entry stage guidance above in Useful resources.

3. National Qualifiers

Qualifiers will take place between 5 May to 27 June, 2025 at the following venues:

Dudley College Wednesday 7 May
College of West Anglia Friday 9 May
Burnley College Tuesday 13 May
South Eastern Regional College – Downpatrick Campus Tuesday 20 May
RSME (Royal School of Military Engineering) Friday 30 May
Bridgwater and Taunton College Tuesday 10 June
Coleg Menai – Llangefni campus Tuesday 3 June
Edinburgh College Wednesday 18 June
Edinburgh College Thursday 19 June
East Midlands (venue TBC) Tuesday 24 June
York College Thursday 26 June

4. Training and Development

To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK final, NET will invite finalists to a Technical Training day with industry specialists, to arm them with the skills and mindset needed to achieve success.

Prepare students and apprentices by engaging with our benchmarking resources to master their skills and mindset masterclasses to build confidence and resilience on the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab.

5. NET Celebration of Skills

The Top 2 highest scoring at each qualifier and all UK finalists will be invited to a prestigious industry event in London to celebrate their achievements.

6. National Finals

The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November, 2025.

7. Squad UK

Any UK finalists demonstrating an extremely high quality of work could be invited to be the UK’s Electrical Installation competition representative and compete against electricians all over the globe at the next WorldSkills event.