Part of the National Apprenticeship Service

TeamUK Results 2011

5 Gold
2 Silver
6 Bronze

Biography

Chris Wallis

South East
Skill: 
Cabinet Making
Competition Results: 
Certification of
Participation
Date of Birth: 
07/08/1990
Home Town: 
Midhurst
College: 
Chichester College
Employer: 
Edward Barnsley Workshop

 

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Qualifications: 

Working towards Furniture Making apprenticeship. (Due to complete 2012)
Level 2 and 3 City & Guilds.

Are you City & Guilds qualified?: 
Yes
Competed in: 

WorldSkills UK Cabinet Making (SkillBuild), 2009, Gold medal winner
WorldSkills UK Cabinet Making (SkillBuild), 2008, Bronze medal winner

What made you choose this career?: 

I’ve always enjoyed making things.

How did you hear about competitions? : 

I heard about competitions through college.

What are your biggest personal achievements so far?: 

Winning gold at SkillBuild national final.

What’s your ambition?: 

To be selected for WorldSkills and compete for my country.

What are you hoping for by competing for a place at WorldSkills London 2011? : 

I am hoping it will open up new opportunities for me.

What do your family and friends think about you competing?: 

They’re not entirely sure what it involves.

What would you say to other young people considering a vocational career?: 

If it’s what you want to do then do it.

What do you think getting involved in international competitions could do for your career?: 

Hopefully open up more opportunities.