EDINBURGH College is gearing up to host students and apprentices from across Scotland for the SkillBuild 2023 regional heat competition.
SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and sees talented learners and apprentices compete to be crowned winner of their chosen trade.
On Thursday 1 June 2023, Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus will host the following competitions: Bricklaying; Carpentry; Joinery; Painting and Decorating; Plastering; Roof Slating and Tiling; Stonemasonry; and Wall and Floor Tiling.
Competitors will be tested on their technical abilities, time management, problem solving and skills working under pressure.
There are 15 regional qualifiers taking place across the UK. Following the regional qualifiers, the top eight scoring competitors from each trade category will be invited to take part in the UK national final in Milton Keynes in November.
Gracie Brill, a SkillBuild 2022 finalist from Edinburgh College, said, “I first heard about SkillBuild through someone at my workplace and decided to enter as I thought it sounded like an interesting and fun challenge. I tend to overanalyse and spend too long perfecting things, so it was great to be able to push myself in a different way through engaging in a timed challenge. For anyone thinking about entering, I’d say go for it! Honestly, I don’t think the outcome matters, it’s just a really fun and different sort of challenge. I totally didn’t think I’d made it through my regional heat but was still so glad I’d participated!”
Scott Warden, Edinburgh College assistant principal, added, “We’re looking forward to hosting SkillBuild at our Granton Campus in June. It is a fantastic event which brings together the most skilled students and apprentices from across the country, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the competitors in action. The event is also a great opportunity for our students and young people in the region to find out more about careers within Construction.”
To find out more about SkillBuild and the regional qualifiers, visit Go Construct.
