Part of the National Apprenticeship Service

TeamUK Results 2011

5 Gold
2 Silver
6 Bronze

Biography

Ryan Sheridan

Scotland
Skill: 
Mechanical Engineering CAD
Competition Results: 
Bronze Medalist
Date of Birth: 
16/09/1991
Home Town: 
Calderwood
College: 
Motherwell College
Employer: 
Motherwell College

 

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Qualifications: 

HND CADD
3 A Levels

Are you City & Guilds qualified?: 
No
Competed in: 

EuroSkills 2010, Gold medal winner
WorldSkills UK Mechanical Engineering CAD, 2010, Silver medal winner

How did you hear about competitions? : 

College lecturer told me.

What are your biggest personal achievements so far?: 

Achieving 2nd place in the national final.

What’s your ambition?: 

To be the best I can.

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

To get training to allow me to progress in life.

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

They think it is a great opportunity.

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

If it makes you happy, go for it!

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

It could better prepare me for industry and could possibly open some doors.

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

I hate spiders!