The search for excellence in the construction trades is on…

SkillBuild is Britain’s biggest skills competition and we’re searching for Britain’s best young builders across a variety of construction trades to compete in 2008.

Have you got what it takes to enter SkillBuild?

SkillBuild is open to all 17-21 year olds currently training in construction through FE Colleges or work based apprenticeships.  So, if you’re currently studying any of the competition trades at S/NVQ level 2/3, you’re eligible to enter.

Get talent spotting

If you’re a college or an employer, get talent spotting and encourage your trainees to enter SkillBuild. 

If you’re an employer it’s a great way to show your staff how confident you are in your employees and to demonstrate to existing and potential clients that you invest in your staff. For colleges it’s an opportunity for your students to show off their talent and the quality of your teaching.

How to enter SkillBuild

SkillBuild is easy to enter. Complete and return the simple entry form and click on the trade you want to compete in for guidance on the competition requirements. 

Don’t forget to bring your tools on the day!

SkillBuild 2008 Competition Dates

16 April	Preston College	North West
18 April	Stoke on Trent College	West Midlands
23 April	Otley College	East Anglia
2 May	Sussex Downs College	South East
7 May	Acton & West London College	London
9 May	Thames Valley University	South
28 May	Dumfries & Galloway College	Scotland
11 June	Burton College	East Midlands
18 June	Coleg Ceredigion	Wales
20 June	Somerset College of Arts & Technology	South West
25 June	City of Sunderland College	North East
27 June	Huddersfield Technical College	Yorkshire

Regional winners will go through to the National Final to be held at Leeds College of Building between 1-3 October. National finalists may also have a chance to represent Britain at the next WorldSkills event in Canada (2009) or London (2011).

SkillBuild 2008 Competition Details

Regional Competition categories:

• Bricklaying
• Cabinet Making
• Joinery
• Painting & Decorating
• Plastering
• Site Carpentry

National Competition categories also include:

• Built Up Felt Roofing
• Roof Sheeting & Cladding
• Roof Slating & Tiling
• Stonemasonry
• Wall & Floor Tiling

Age Requirement: Competition entrants must be born on or after 1 January 1987.

Registration Fee: £100 registration fee payable at the National Final only