The 43 members of Team UK that will take on the world’s most highly skilled students, apprentices and employees at WorldSkills London 2011 were named this evening (29 June) by Skills Minister John Hayes during the National Apprenticeship Awards.
The UK will compete in 37 skills ranging from Mobile Robotics, Electrical Installations and Graphic Design to Cooking, Hairdressing and Landscape Gardening.
WorldSkills London 2011, which takes place at ExCeL from 5-8 October 2011, will be the world’s largest international skills competition with young people from across the globe competing to be the ‘best of the best’. At the competition, 1000 competitors from over 50 countries / regions will compete in 46 skill areas over four exciting days. The event will also offer visitors impartial advice and guidance on careers and apprenticeships.
Skills Minister John Hayes said: "Those representing the UK at WorldSkills willplayahugely important role in bringing the value of vocational skills and practical learning to national attention. I offer my warm support and congratulations to every member of the team.
“To support the ambitions of young people everywhere in our country, we have created a record number of apprenticeships, and we are building the best skills training system we’ve ever had."
Puja Varsani, Team UK Member in Mobile Robotics said: “It is a huge honour to have been selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills London 2011. I hope this opportunity will allow me to showcase how vocational training can lead to successful employment and career opportunities. I know the next few months will be tough as I will be in training for the event and I really hope the whole of the country gets behind Team UK for WorldSkills London 2011 like they do our sporting teams!”
The members of Team UK have been and will continue to be supported in their training by Edge, the independent education foundation, the Premier Supporter of Squad and Team UK and Brathay Trust, the Premier Training and Development Partner of Squad and Team UK.
For profiles of all 43 Team UK members visit www.worldskillsteamuk.org
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About Team UK - www.worldskillsteamuk.org
Team UK is made up of 43 competitors aged 18-25 who are currently in training to represent the UK at WorldSkills London 2011, a unique competition where young people from across the world compete to become the best of the best in their chosen skill. WorldSkills London 2011 takes place from 5th -8th October, 20-11 at ExCeL, London. Team UK is managed by the National Apprenticeship Service.
Team UK Members and Employers
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Skill Name |
Name |
Region |
Hometown |
Training Provider |
Employer |
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CNC Turning |
Phillip Spowart (former apprentice) |
East Midlands |
Bonsall |
Rolls Royce PLC |
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Restaurant Service |
Wojciech Pastor |
East Midlands |
Auchterarder |
Northampton College |
The Gleneagles Hotel |
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Welding |
Jake Rambaldini (apprentice) |
East Midlands |
Daventry |
Doosan Babcock Energy Ltd |
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Autobody Repair |
Ross Varnam (former apprentice) |
East Midlands |
Leicester |
Leicester College |
Parker Motor Services |
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Automobile Technology |
John Couldridge (former apprentice) |
East of England |
Southend on Sea |
The Honda Institute |
Inchcape Honda |
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Cooking |
Ben
Murphy |
London |
London |
Westminster Kingsway College |
Koffman's |
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Mobile Robotics |
Darren Lewis |
London |
London |
Middlesex University |
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Mobile Robotics |
Puja Varsani |
London |
London |
Middlesex University |
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Plastering and Dry Wall Systems |
Jamie Fineran (apprentice) |
North East |
Newcastle Upon Tyne |
British Gypsum Drywall Academy |
G T Contracts Ltd |
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Electronics |
Andrew Fielding |
North West |
Bolton |
MBDA UK |
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Manufacturing Team Challenge |
Kai Burkitt (former apprentice) |
North West |
Stockport |
BAE Systems |
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Manufacturing Team Challenge |
Rachael Carr (former apprentice) |
North West |
Poulton-le-Fylde |
Blackpool & the Fylde College |
BAE Systems |
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Manufacturing Team Challenge |
Sam Andrews (former apprentice) |
North West |
Preston |
Riverside College Training Centre / Longridge Teaching Centre |
BAE Systems |
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Plumbing & Heating |
Shane Trevitt (former apprentice) |
North West |
Wirral |
Bailey Engineering Academy |
NG Bailey |
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning |
Stuart Millar (apprentice) |
Northern Ireland |
Loughgall |
South Eastern Regional College |
A & N Shilliday & Co Ltd |
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Bricklaying |
Philip Green (former apprentice) |
Northern Ireland |
Lisburn |
Belfast Metropolitan College |
D.G. Green & Sons |
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CNC Milling |
David Nicholl (apprentice) |
Northern Ireland |
Ballymena |
Northern Regional College |
Schlumberger |
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Landscape Gardening |
James Cuffey |
Northern Ireland |
Downpatrick |
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) |
S.M. Cuffey Landscapes |
|
Mechatronics |
Chris Downey (former apprentice) |
Northern Ireland |
Ballymena |
Northern Regional College |
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|
Mechatronics |
Mark Maginty (former apprentice) |
Northern Ireland |
Ballymena |
Northern Regional College |
Russell Electrical Contractors |
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Wall and Floor Tiling |
Ian McMahon |
Northern Ireland |
Dungiven |
North West Regional College |
Self-employed |
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Caring |
Emma Fitzpatrick (former apprentice) |
Scotland |
Ballieston |
BUPA - East Bank Care Home |
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Caring |
Frances McMenemy |
Scotland |
Paisley |
BUPA - Elderslie Care Home |
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Fashion Technology |
Rory Andrew |
Scotland |
Bathgate |
North Glasgow College |
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Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD |
Ryan Sheridan |
Scotland |
Calderwood |
Motherwell College |
Motherwell College |
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Painting and Decorating |
Rachel Terras (apprentice) |
Scotland |
Galashiels |
Borders College |
Peebles Hydro (Part of McMillan Hotels) |
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Confectioner/Pastry Cook |
Stefan Howells |
South East |
Oxford |
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons |
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Jewellery |
Robyn Allen (apprentice) |
South East |
Lewes |
Mark Griffin |
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Joinery |
Adam Bushnell (former apprentice) |
South East |
Oxford |
Oxford & Cherwell College |
Self-employed |
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Visual Merchandising |
Kirsty Hoadley |
South East |
Slough |
East Berkshire College |
|
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Aircraft Maintenance |
Kerry McStea (former apprentice) |
South East |
Southampton |
RAF |
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Cabinet Making |
Christopher Wallis (apprentice) |
South East |
Midhurst |
Chichester College |
Edward Barnsley Workshop |
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IT Network Systems Administration |
Matthew Mack |
South East |
Kingston |
University of Bedfordshire |
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Stonemasonry |
Christopher Berridge (former apprentice) |
South West |
Crewkerne |
City of Bath College |
Harveystone |
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Beauty Therapy |
Hayley Wright (former apprentice) |
South West |
Bridgwater |
Weston College |
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Electrical Installations |
Chris Young (former apprentice) |
South West |
Stretcholt |
Bridgwater College |
Rogers Restorations Electrical |
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Graphic Design Technology |
Jonathan Cleave |
South West |
Bournemouth |
Arts University College Bournemouth |
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Web Design |
David Bowen |
Wales |
Llandysul |
Coleg Sir Gar |
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Floristry |
Victoria Richards |
West Midlands |
Willenhall |
South Staffordshire College |
Herbarium Florist |
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Ladies/Men's Hairdressing |
Elizabeth Hale (apprentice) |
West Midlands |
Ross-on-Wye |
Red Edge Training Company |
Reds Hair Co |
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Carpentry |
Joe Price (apprentice) |
West Midlands |
Telford |
Shrewsbury College |
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Car Painting |
Ben Eaton (former apprentice) |
Yorkshire and Humberside |
Sheffield |
Thatcham Automotive Academy |
Sytner BMW Sheffield |
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Landscape Gardening |
Simon Abbott |
Yorkshire and Humberside |
Doncaster |
Askham Bryan College |
Self-employed |
About Edge - www.edge.co.uk
Edge is an independent education foundation. It is dedicated to raising the status of practical, technical and vocational learning, so that all young people have the opportunity to achieve their potential, and the UK’s future workforce is equipped with the skills to be successful in the modern economy. Edge believes that ‘learning by doing’ is as important as academic learning, and that there are many paths to success.
Edge, is the Premier Supporter of Squad and Team UK and Sponsor of the WorldSkills, UK Alumni.
About Brathay – www.brathay.org.uk
Brathay Trust is a national charity and leader in the development of young people. Their Apprentice Development programmes deliver excellence and employability in partnership with employers. For over 10 years Brathay’s partnership with Squad and Team UK has provided training, development and coaching to competitors, training managers and team leaders. A large part of the recent WorldSkills success has been the result of the sophisticated model of training & development pioneered by Brathay.
Brathay is the Premier Training and Development Partner of Squad and Team UK. This unique partnership will provide and support the training and development of Squad and Team UK at WorldSkills London 2011.
WorldSkills London 2011
WorldSkills London 2011 will bring together 1,000 Competitors (under 25 years) from over 50 countries/regions to compete in 46 separate skills competitions. Around 150,000 people are expected to attend the event, which takes place at ExCeL London from 5- 8 October 2011. The world’s greatest skills Competition, WorldSkills London 2011 will see young people compete for medals in 46 categories from the following seven sectors:
The WorldSkills Competition takes place every two years and WorldSkills London 2011 will be the 41st Competition. The UK previously hosted the WorldSkills Competition in 1965 in Glasgow, and in 1989 in Birmingham. Every community and business in the UK thrives on skills, enterprise and inspiration and the WorldSkills London 2011 team is working to make sure that the Competition acts as a catalyst to spark the ambitions not just of Competitors but of people across the country. Visitors to the event will discover how skills shape our world, get the chance to Have a Go at a wide range of skills activities, and have an opportunity to talk to a range of experts about future career options and opportunities. To find out more, visit: www.worldskillslondon2011.com.