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 What is Skillbuild?
SKILLBUILD is the annual competition for apprentices in the construction industry. Demand for skilled people in the construction industry continues to grow and Skillbuild is the showcase of the best of today's young talent. The competition over the years has shown the impact that young craftsmen and women are making in the construction industry and the range of careers, which can be developed from having the knowledge of a skilled trade.
Founded over 23 years ago, over 2,000 young men and women have taken part in regional Skillbuild Competitions, many of whom have progressed onto National and World Finals.
Skillbuild has the support of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Department for Employment and Learning, City and Guilds, Employers, Colleges and other Recognised Training Organisations.
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Skillbuild 2004
This year's Skillbuild Northern Ireland will take place at the King's Hall (Belfast) in conjunction with Ireland's primere building exhibition Construct Ireland, on the 11th and 12th Marcth 2004. Over 100 competitors will compete in 12 different construction related trades. This is the second time in the competition has taken place in the King's Hall and will give up-and-coming talent a unique opportunity to display their skills in a competitive forum and promote excellence throughout the industry. All schools and training organisations are invited to come along and enjoy the Skillbuild competition.
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Trades involved
This year 100 of the top apprentices in Northern Ireland will battle to win the coveted titles in each of the following construction crafts:
Brickwork
Carpentry
Industrial Heating
Joinery
Machine Woodworking
Painting and Decorating
Plastering
Plumbing
Pipework
Refrigeration
Roof Slating & Tiling
Sheet Leadwork
Wall & Floor Tiling
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How to enter apprentices
If you have apprentices that you would like to enter into this year's Skillbuild Competition at the King's Hall, please contact Katherine Pollock on 028 9082 5466. For more information on visiting Skillbuild NI 2004 contact CITB on free phone 0800 587 2288
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Case Studies
Regional Skillbuild Winner
Chris Robinson, Plumber, Fermanagh College.
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| Gold medal winner Chris Robinson |
"By competing in Skillbuild against the industry's best, I soon realised that my skills were to a very high level. The competition was very challeging but also very enjoyable. I got great satisfaction when I was announced the winner and this has provided me with enough confidence to complete all my qualifications."
National Skillbuild Winner
Campbell Kelly, Carperter, East Down Institute
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| Campbell Kelly |
"I recently competed in the National Skillbuild Finals in Manchester where I came in first place in the Carpentry Competition. By competing in the skillbuild competition I have enhanced my career prospects for the future"
World Skills Competitor
Martin McAlorum, Carpenter, Newry and Kilkeel Institute
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| Martin McAlorum with model Fiona Hurley at Construct Ireland |
"I have made it to the top of the ladder as far as Skillbuild Competitions go. Having won gold in both the regional and the national competitions, I was awarded a place on the UK team to compete at the World Skills Finals in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It was a great experience and allowed me to see how my skills matched up to other apprentices from around the world. I am now self employed, with plenty of jobs on and the money is great. I would recommend the Skillbuild competition to any apprentice."
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