After a years’ worth of competition, the finalists came together at Tameside College and MAN Truck & Bus to undertake their final 6 tasks under the watchful eyes of our team of volunteer judges. They had already been nominated, taken an online quiz, taken part in a one-day practical national qualifier and then underwent training days and employer visits with it culminating in a two-day practical live final for World Skills UK. From over 600 to the top 6 in each stream your 2023 winners are…
Heavy Vehicle Technology
GOLD: Ben Turner – Skillnet – Harris DAF High Wycombe
SILVER: Aleksander Zielechowski – Remit College – PCL West Thurrock
BRONZE: Harry Cooper – Sparshatt Academy – Sparshatts Truck and Van
RUNNERS UP:
Joseph Roberts – Fife College – Fife Council
Nicholas Garrett – Gateshead College – South Tyneside Council
Jack Fitton – Scania Academy Remit – Scania
Refinishing
GOLD: Oisin Mckerr – Southern Regional College – Porters Bodyshop
SILVER: Victoria Steele – NPTC Pontardawe – Sinclair
BRONZE: Declan Phillips – GTA Doncaster – BCA Fleet Solutions Doncaster
RUNNERS UP:
Lewis Brayford – Doncaster, Rotherham and District GTA – BCA Fleet Solutions
Thomas Fearnhead – Training 2000 – Auto Spray Darwen
Maksim Makutonovic – Wrights
Body Repair
GOLD: Adrian Matthews – S&B Automotive Academy – Ultimate Accident Repair Services
SILVER: Robert Gray – Riverpark Training – Howell Accident Repair Centre
BRONZE: Alec Macleod – Edinburgh College Sitehill – Highland Motors ltd
RUNNERS UP:
Jordan Lingham – Nptc Pontardawe – Sinclairs
Aiden Cheetham – Blackpool and the Fylde College – The Vella Group
Light Vehicle Technology
GOLD: Oliver Young – Perth UHI – J&R Autos Service
SILVER: Ryan Cullen – Southwest College – AL Services
BRONZE: Elliot Ritchie – Calex UK – Western Mazda
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Jack Johnston – Perth UHI – JR Auto Services
RUNNERS UP:
Aaron Powell – Bosch Training Centre – J&J Motors
Ashley Hursley – Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre – Audi Approved Colchester
A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the competition!
To be part of the 2024 competition find out more here https://tide.theimi.org.uk/industry-latest/imi-skills-competitions