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Biography
Chris Downey
Skill:
Mechatronics Competition Results:
Medallion for
Excellence
Excellence
Date of Birth:
05/11/1988
Home Town:
Ballymena
College:
Northern Regional College
Qualifications:
Working towards apprenticeship in NVQ Level 3: Performing Engineering Operations.
(Due to complete 2011)
Completed apprenticeship in 2009 in NVQ Level 2: Performing Engineering Operations with Galgorm Group.
Higher National Diploma Electrical Engineering
National Certificate Electrical Engineering
Are you City & Guilds qualified?:
No
Competed in:
WorldSkills UK Mechatronics, 2010, Bronze medal winner
What made you choose this career?:
Realised I enjoyed working with my hands as well as the theory side of engineering in school.
How did you hear about competitions? :
My electronics lecturer made me aware of it, it sounded very interesting as well as potentially adding to my CV.
What are your biggest personal achievements so far?:
Biggest achievement would be getting to UK final of Mechatronics. In sport, I won a national medal in rugby.
What’s your ambition?:
To complete my training and become a chartered engineer as well as getting a master’s degree in engineering.
What are you hoping for by competing for a place at WorldSkills London 2011? :
To learn different things about myself whilst also in the process, learn how different countries approach my skill. Finish as high as I can at competition and strive to win a medal for UK.
What do your family and friends think about you competing?:
They seem to be very excited and proud whilst also being very hopeful for me.
What would you say to other young people considering a vocational career?:
You would enjoy your work immensely whilst picking up valuable life skills. Go for it!
What do you think getting involved in international competitions could do for your career?:
This will greatly help my future career prospects when applying for jobs. Also meeting new people and making new contacts in the industry.
Something we didn’t know about you...:
I’m a guitarist in a band.