They have been nominated by employers college tutors and training providers. They have taken an online test to prove their theoretical knowledge. They have taken part in 6 practical tasks in front of judges to prove their practical abilities. Out of 500+ they are the top 6 in the UK for Light Vehicle Technology, Body Repair, Refinishing and Heavy Vehicle Technology! Here are your 2017 IMI Skill Auto finalists………..
Light Vehicle Technology
- Christian Wilson from Central College Nottingham and Car-Tech Prinxton
- Thomas Sach from North Kent College and Guy Salmons Maidstone
- Joshua Jones from Coleg Cambria and MR2 BEN
- Declan Porter from North West Regional College and Donaghey’s Garage
- Eoin McCloskey from North West Regional College
- Damian Blaszcyyk from South West College and Tyre Safety Centre
Refinishing
- Jordan Hemsley from Central College Nottingham and NK Motors
- Dylan Russell from North West Regional College and Kerr Brothers Auto Body
- Conor McKevitt from Riverpark Training and Wrights Accident Repair
- Callum Green from Gateshead College and Chips Away
- Cory Mather from Cardiff and Vale College and Trades Centre Wales
Body Repair
- Callum Southern from Central College Nottingham and Sytner
- Cillan John Campbell from Riverpark Training
- Scott Patterson from Riverpark Training and TBR Accident Repair
- Rauri Hesketh from Riverpark Training and Isaac Agnew
- Jordan Barlow from North West Regional College and Lloyd Cooke Motors
- Michael Kilner from Chesterfield College and Nationwide Just Car Clinic
Heavy Vehicle Engineering
- Andrew Jones-Lofting from Fife College and Fife Council
- Luke Copplestone from Scania GB Ltd
- Tom Hill from Greenhouse Commercials Ltd
- Kieran Leyland from Ryder Ltd
- Andrew Kelly from Ford and Slater Ltd
- Luke Hopkins from Stephenson College–Volvo and B Thompson & Sons Transport
World Skills Uk
- Body Repair: Shawn Dyson
- Refinishing: Tom Harris
- Heavy Vehicle Engineering: Taylor Yuill