Part of the National Apprenticeship Service

TeamUK Results 2011

5 Gold
2 Silver
6 Bronze

Biography

Peter Moore

North East
Skill: 
Plastering and Dry Wall Systems
Home Town: 
Redcar
Lead Skills Sponsor: British Gypsum

 

Qualifications: 

City and Guilds ordinary and advanced craft certificates in Plastering.

Certed

A1 Assessors award.

NEBOSH Construction certificate.

Memberships : 

Associate of the Worshipful Company of Plasterers

Are you City & Guilds qualified?: 
Yes
What involvement have you had with competitions?: 

Appointed training manager for WorldSkills Calgary 2009 but unfortunately did not have a competitor for the competition.

Who would you like to thank for their support?: 
  • My principal and head of faculty at college for allowing me the time to be a Training Manager
  • My colleagues for covering my classes when I am away with UK Skills
  • The employers and families of my competitors for their help and support
  • British Gypsum for their help and support in the training process
What made you take on this role?: 

I wanted to pass on my skills and experience to young people and see them develop both in trade and personal terms.

Why do you think WorldSkills is important?: 

Raising the profile of skills nationally and making vocational education an aspiration route for young people.

What do you enjoy most about your role?: 
  • Working with young motivated competitors and helping them achieve their full potential
  • Working with the other training managers and learning from their experiences.
How has this year differed to WorldSkills Calgary 2009?: 

During the last cycle I did not have a competitor and I went to Calgary to observe the competition. This time I have 2 trainees and I am really enjoying the hands on training and seeing the Improvement they are making in their skill levels. I feel much more part of Team UK this time round.

How are you using this experience in your workplace?: 

I am trying to instil the UK Skills ethos of excellence into my students. I am also trying to raise the profile of skills in my college.

What do you think being part of this process does for young people?: 

Not only does it improve the skill level of competitors but it also contributes to their personal development.

What sets a WS competitor apart from your average young person?: 
  • They are able to clearly identify their goals
  • They are prepared to go the extra mile to achieve their goals.
  • They are self starters and self motivated.
  • They are able to handle praise and criticism equally well.
What would be your message to industry about entering future competitions?: 

If the industry is serious about training and improving the occupational standards of the workforce they must support competitions by entering their trainees.

What impact will WorldSkills London 2011 have on your industry?: 

It is the best opportunity we have had this generation to showcase the talents of our young people in our own country. From our trade point of view we will be able to show the standards we can achieve on the world stage and hopefully put a Plasterer and Dryliner on the medal podium.

What are your personal achievements: 

Being elected Deputy Chief Expert for World Skills London 2011

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

I am the drummer in a band formed with other middle aged lecturers at college. I would love to be in Iron Maiden !