Plumbing Competition - WorldSkills UK

Overview

Plumbing is an essential trade that specialises in the installation and maintenance of systems used for hot and cold water, sanitation, rainwater, heating, gas, oil, solid fuel, LPG, solar thermal hot water, and heat pumps. Plumbers work in a diverse range of locations from occupied customers’ homes to new build housing and commercial buildings. They are relied on for the installation of appliances in bathrooms and kitchens, as well as heating installations and piping in buildings that are fitted to industry and regulated standards.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Health and safety
Time-keeping
Attention to detail
Manual dexterity
Problem-solving
Customer service skills
Co-ordination
Organisational skills
Practical Pipework skills

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
Competitors must be any student who is working towards a Plumbing Level two or three qualification (basic pipework skills training must have been completed) or anyone in employment in the UK with the relevant qualification
Competitors must be at least 16 years of age.
There is no limit to the number of competitors permitted to enter this competition per organisation
The maximum number of competitors that could progress from the entry stage to the qualifying heats from one (local) organisation is three.

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023

2. Entry Stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Northern Ireland – NWRC 16^th May

Scotland – Glasgow Clyde 16^th June

Wales- TBC

England – Harrow College –13^th June

England – JTL Birmingham 24^th May

England – Hartlepool 22^nd June

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.