UK National Final

 
SkillBuild UK National Finalists from Northern Ireland announced 2024

After more than 1,000 registrations and 17 regional heats, 14 top construction trainees from across Northern Ireland have been named as competitors at the SkillBuild National Final 2024 and are on their way to the finals.
 
SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly skilled learners and apprentices to battle it out to be crowned winner of their chosen trade. Following the Northern Ireland regional heats, which took place in South West College (SWC) in May earlier this year, the final will see the top eight highest scoring competitors from each category compete.

Across the three days competitors will be tasked with constructing a project designed by an expert panel of judges, within an 18-hour timeframe. The project will test the individual’s knowledge and skills, as well as their ability to work under pressure within strict timelines, ensuring they adhere to health and safety protocols.

Barry Neilson OBE, Chief Executive CITB NI “. We wish all the competitors from NI good luck in the SkillBuild National Finals, it is an achievement in itself to compete at this level and be ambassadors for the colleges, employers and their trades.
Our young people are very resilient and to compete at this national level is exceptional, especially with all the disruptions and difficulties they have faced in recent years. SkillBuild helps young people to grow personally and professionally within their trade area and is an excellent yet challenging experience. We look forward to seeing the high level of skills on show in the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes later this month.”
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