WorldSkills UK National Finals Livestream on 26 and 27 November 2025

Join us online to explore skills excellence across our four competition sectors, hearing from WorldSkills UK Skills Champions and inspiring students to choose technical education as a prestigious career route.

 

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What are WorldSkills UK Competitions?

Skills competitions provide employers, colleges and independent training providers with a proven and powerful way to upskill and develop young people from all backgrounds and abilities. These competitions not only raise aspirations but also help embed world-class standards in training and assessment across the UK.

The national finals represent the culmination of months of dedication, talent and training — a true celebration of technical excellence. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to follow the action live, including a link to our livestream coverage. We’ve also outlined the venues hosting this year’s finals, showcasing the range of inspiring locations where the UK’s top emerging talent will compete for gold.

Two industrial robotics students working on a project

Competition locations:

Bridgend College – Pencoed Campus

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Digital Construction
  • Electrical Installations
  • Industrial Robotics
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Landscaping
  • Mechanical Engineering CAD
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
Cardiff and Vale College (Mainstream)

  • Automotive Body Repair
  • Automotive Refinishing
  • Automotive Technology
  • Beauty Therapist
  • Beauty Therapy Practitioner
  • Culinary Arts
  • Heavy Vehicle Technology
  • Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
  • Restaurant Service
  • SFX, Makeup and Hair for Film & TV
Cardiff and Vale College (Foundation)

  • Catering: Foundation Skills
  • Enterprise: Foundation Skills
  • Hairdressing: Foundation Skills
  • Health & Social Care: Foundation Skills
  • Horticulture: Foundation Skills
  • Digital: Foundation Skills
  • Creative Media: Foundation Skills
  • Restaurant Services: Foundation Skills
Coleg Gwent – Newport Campus

  • Cyber Security
  • Hairdressing
  • Health and Social Care
  • IT Support Technician
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Network Infrastructure Technician
  • Cloud Computing
University of South Wales, Cardiff

  • 3D Digital Game Art
  • Accountancy Technician
  • Digital Media Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Development
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Automation
  • CNC Milling
  • Electronic Fire & Security Systems
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Industry 4.0
  • Mechatronics
  • Renewable Energy

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