Michael Westlake

Competition	Mechanical Engineering CADD
Age	20
Qualifications	BTEC National Certificate in Engineering NVQ Level 2 Engineering Principles NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering 2D CADD NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering CADD HNC Mechatronics Apprenticeship
Hometown	Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
Training Provider	Bridgwater College
Training Manager	Matt Bell

 

"I am very thankful to my training manager for his counsel and training ahead of WorldSkills. In June I travelled to Canada to take part in the Canadian National Selection CADD event and Matt’s contribution is already evident."

 

Profile

 

Michael first discovered CADD whilst studying mechanical engineering at Bridgwater College. He has been intrigued by it ever since and is now pursuing a career in CADD:

"CADD is a mandatory unit within my mechanical engineering course. I enjoy CADD because of the creative emphasis; it is less structured and systematic compared to mechanical engineering."

Michael has learnt that taking part in skills competitions provides a valuable development exercise by testing people whilst outside the comfort of the classroom, and he feels privileged to be selected to compete on the world stage.

Michael sees himself working for a large company as Chief Design Engineer within the next five years.

In his spare time Michael enjoys BMX bike riding, a hobby that has given him the opportunity to travel around the UK as well as Canada, Germany and America.

Employer

 

Matcon is a leading capital equipment supplier. Founded in 1980 in the UK but now with a global presence, Matcon specialise in providing solutions for handling and processing powders, granules and tablets in Intermediate Bulk Containers.

Competition Requirements

 

Michael's task will include the preparation of graphical models, drawings, paperwork and files containing all the information necessary for the manufacture and documentation of parts and components, providing solutions to typical mechanical engineering problems encountered in industry.