Part of the National Apprenticeship Service

TeamUK Results 2011

5 Gold
2 Silver
6 Bronze

Biography

Jamie Fineran

North East
Skill: 
Plastering and Dry Wall Systems
Competition Results: 
Medallion for
Excellence
Date of Birth: 
15/08/1990
Home Town: 
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Employer: 
G T Contracts
Training Provider: 
British Gypsum Drywall Academy

 

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Qualifications: 

Working towards apprenticeship - NVQ Level 2 Dry Wall Systems
Work based SDUDI

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

WorldSkills UK Plastering and Drywalling (SkillBuild), 2009 and 2010, Gold medal winner

How did you hear about competitions? : 

I got asked if I wanted to give it a go to test my ability.

What are your biggest personal achievements so far?: 

My biggest personal achievement so far is definitely winning gold in the Plastering / Drywall Systems national final.

What’s your ambition?: 

To win Gold at WorldSkills London 2011 and a Medallion for Excellence.

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

Personal goals – I want to be the best in the world.

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

They are just as happy as I am.

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

Go for it and make the most of it.

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

Improve your qualifications and standard of work.

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

I have a little girl on the way in December.