Black Stick Ltd, which provides PCB design to the electronics industry, has pledged its support for WorldSkills London 2011 by providing training for Andrew Fielding who will be representing the UK in Electronics.
WorldSkills London 2011, the world’s largest international skills competition, takes place from 5 – 8 October at ExCeL London. Team UK, which consists of 43 of the UK’s most talented apprentices, employers and learners in 37 skills ranging from Mobile Robotics, Electrical Installation and Graphic Design to  Cooking, Hairdressing and Electronics. Visitors to WorldSkills London 2011 will be able to cheer on Team UK, try their hand at dozens of skills and receive impartial advice and guidance on apprenticeships and vocational training.
Andrew Fielding, 21, from Bolton, who is employed by MBDA UK, has been training with Black Stick providing him with the opportunity to increase his knowledge and practical skills ahead of WorldSkills London 2011. In particular, Black Stick has been working with Andrew on circuit board layout and design training, two areas which Andrew will be tested on during the four day competition.   

Director Alan Graham from Black Stick said "PCB design is a very niche skill set, and Andrew has quickly adapted to our training programme.  This should provide him with the skills he needs to fast track him into the front line of PCB design."

Andrew Fielding,Team UK Member in Electronics for WorldSkills London 2011 said: “I am hugely grateful for the training, advice and guidance that Black Stick has provided me with.  Competing against the world’s leading engineers over four days will be challenging but I am privileged that along with the support of my employer MBDA UK, I have been able to train with experienced professionals. This support can only set me in good stead for the tough competition ahead.”    

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 Follow Andrew Fielding’s journey to WorldSkills London 2011 at www.worldskillsteamuk.org