Part of the National Apprenticeship Service

TeamUK Results 2011

5 Gold
2 Silver
6 Bronze

Biography

Christopher Young

South West
Skill: 
Electrical Installations
Competition Results: 
Medallion for
Excellence
Date of Birth: 
20/10/1989
Home Town: 
Stretcholt
College: 
Bridgwater College
Employer: 
Rogers Restorations Electrical

 

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Qualifications: 

Completed apprenticeship in 2009 in:
2330 Level 3 AM2, 2391 testing and inspecting
2357 PAT testing qualification.
GCSEs

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

WorldSkills UK Electrical Installations (SkillElectric, part of Skill M&E) 2009, Gold medal winner.

What made you choose this career?: 

I always wanted to work with my hands. My friends and family suggested a trade. I picked electrical and never looked back.

How did you hear about competitions? : 

Bridgwater college suggested that they want somebody to do it so I came forward and thought it was a brilliant opportunity to make something of myself.

What are your biggest personal achievements so far?: 

Achieving and passing my apprenticeship and becoming UK National champion. I also achieved first place advanced apprenticeship awards and Bridgwater college apprentice of the year.

What’s your ambition?: 

To learn new skills, strive for excellence and represent my country at WorldSkills.

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

I am hoping to work away, compete against the best and feel great about myself. I want to improve my skills to the very best.

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

They are overwhelmed and with my every step of the way, pushing me to the top.

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

Don’t knock it till you try it – you may even become the UK’s best or the world’s best at your trade.

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

It will unlock once in a lifetime opportunities and help make the impossible, possible.

Something we didn’t know about you...: 

I spend too much time splashing the cash without realising – I am a spendaholic.