Overview

Industrial Robotics refers to the use of industrial robots in performing automated manufacturing tasks. It allows for outfitting and programming them to work in a wide variety of sectors to include assembly, handling, palletizing, finishing processes, welding to name a few.

Automation is a fast growing and innovative field of Engineering, spanning a number of industry sectors that value skills in problem solving, critical thinking and process optimisation coupled with high standards and a good work ethic.

Successful participants will then be invited to take part in the National Finals working with the FANUC education cell to complete a simulated manufacturing process.

How competing has fuelled Louie’s plans for the future.

The skills you need to demonstrate

  • Problem solving

  • Communication skills

  • Producing documentation

  • IT Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Team working

  • Critical thinking

  • Programming

  • Design

  • Mechanical / Electrical assembly

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.

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Contact details

RSI@fanuc.co.uk

Entry criteria

  • This is a team activity (teams of two).
  • There is no limit to the number of teams permitted to enter this competition per organisation.
  • Competitors must have access to I.T. equipment capable of running FANUC Roboguide.
  • Competitors do not need extensive experience within the field. In-depth training from official FANUC Academy trainers is provided before each stage of the competition, giving entrants vital knowledge relevant to the tasks that will be given.
  • Competitors must be available for the final stage of the competition at the National Finals.
  • Be within a year of completion of a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship and /or hold qualifications in an Engineering based subject to a minimum of a Level 3 or equivalent. Additionally, applicants must not have been employed within the industry of the chosen skill for more than three years prior to registration, not including the period of an apprenticeship.
  • Competitors must be familiar with the core competencies (these can be found in the National Standard of Excellence in the ‘Useful resources’ section).

How it works

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

Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3 March with a final deadline of 2 May, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).

Qualifiers will take on the 4-5 June 2025 at the NEC.

To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK Final, we will provide relevant technical training and share mindset development techniques, to support them to remain focused on achieving 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.

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

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2025 for the WorldSkills 2028 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.

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