Competitions

The College encourages all students to participate in regional, national, European and international competitions.  It is seen as a positive forum where students can demonstrate their talents whilst being supported, both by the College and the competition organisers.

It also helps to stretch students and enable them to develop their expertise that not only demonstrates their vocational prowess, but also their ability to work under pressure, as well as enhancing employment opportunities.

It recognises, through participation, the value of a skills-based career and helps raise the profile and standard of the necessary skills to address national economic needs.

Feedback from students who have already participated in College organised competitions strongly emphasise the enjoyment, camaraderie and additional learning opportunities that they have experienced whilst competing.

National Training Awards

These awards celebrate individuals and organisations that achieve success through investing in learning and development.  Open to all, regardless of sector or organisational size, these awards are the UK’s premier accolade for training – www.nationaltrainingawards.com

Star Units

Star Units allow vocational learners to be recognised for excellent performance.  They have been developed in conjunction with City & Guilds and will be given to star performers in the workplace as part of their NVQ assessment – www.ukskills.org.uk

Introducing WorldSkills

WorldSkills Competitions, WorldSkills UK, WorldSkills London 2011 – these all support excellence in skills, they share similar names and there are links between them all. For more information, select from the WorldSkills menus on the left.