Joiners work with timber to construct doors, windows, fitted furniture and other permanent fixtures within buildings. They will often prepare items in a workshop before going to the site to install the completed items.
This competition has been designed to reflect the role of a joiner and the standards that are expected within the construction industry.
Analytical
Attention to detail
Time keeping
Numerical ability
Manual dexterity
Problem solving
Health and Safety
Accuracy
This is an individual competition and competitors must be proficient with the core competencies above
Participants must be:
at least 16 years of age on 1st September 2021 and must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
• employed in the UK, having completed a relevant UK qualification in the last 12 months
• studying towards a relevant qualification in the UK, including T Levels
• working towards an apprenticeship in a relevant trade in the UK.
For more information about the National Qualifiers for this competition please refer to the Rules and Guidance document in the ‘Useful resources’ section below
Northern Ireland: 4 May
England, Scotland and Wales:
26 and 28 April
4, 10, 12, 19, 25 and 26 May
1, 17, 19, 14, 16, and 23 June
Our competitions are open to all so please register between 28 February – 1 April 2022
Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online
Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced
Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals
The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle
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