Who can enter?

This competition is intended for those employed in the electrotechnical industry and who are either working towards or have just completed an NVQ level 3 qualification related to electrical installation.

Advanced: those undertaking qualifications up to level 3 or up to 5 years experience in a working environment.

About the competition

Electrical Installation competitors will undertake a series of practical tests based on the workplace which will demonstrate their abilities and highlight their outstanding skills in the electrical installation industry.

Competitors will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Working safely
• Interpreting drawings and wiring details
• Measuring, marking out and cutting conduit, trunking and cable
• Wiring and connecting switches, control devices and consumer appliances
• Testing circuits for continuity, insulation resistance and polarity
• Efficient use of materials

Competition structure

Stage one: colleges, training centres and employers identify suitable candidates and register their entry to SummitSkills by March 2010.

Stage two: candidates will be invited to participate in regional skills competition events (Spring / Summer 2010).

Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.

How many competitors can enter from each organisation?

One competitor per organisation.

For further information, or to register, contact:

Angela Buckingham at SummitSkills:
angela.buckingham@summitskills.org.uk
or 01908 303 960 

Competition partners

This competition is called SkillELECTRIC and is organised by SummitSkills in conjunction with support from the following sector partners: ECA/Select, Electrical Safety Council,EAL, JIB (for the electrical industry), Monument Tools, The Welsh Assembly Government,City & Guilds, SECTT, ETT.

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