This year, the Sheet Metalwork Technology competition will not run under the WorldSkills UK competition framework and will be delivered as an industry competition.
Sheet Metalworkers design and produce products using hand assembly and the latest technology to produce versatile products, from Computer Chassis, to Aerospace, construction, retail and catering products.
Competitors will be tested on a wide range of skills to reflect the role of a modern sheet metalworker. Sheetmetal Workers may have a variety of roles within the industry including designing and developing the next generation of sheet metalwork products, manufacturing, prototyping, inspection or quality assurance of production or in-service products.
Numerical skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Design skills
Manual dexterity
Precision
Interpret drawings
Welding, joining and finishing
Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023
The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)
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
If you’re interested in being a Sheet Metalwork Technology then visit our Careers pages to learn more.