Competition process for SkillELECTRIC 2008

Stage 1 - identifying your best candidate

• Colleges and employers should use the 'Skill M&E talent spotting model' to identify suitable candidates and then, if needed, run in-house competitions to select their best competitor.
  
• Entry forms to register candidates should be submitted by the end of February 2008.

Stage 2 - assessing the candidate

• Spring 2008: an independent assessment of all nominated candidates is undertaken to test their underpinning knowledge and practical appreciation.

Stage 3 - national skills competitions (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland)

• Summer 2008: assessed candidates will compete in their country's national skills competition.  The practical competition specification will be issued prior to the events.

Stage 4 - UK final skills competition

•  Autumn 2008: the top candidates from each national competition will compete in the UK final.  The practical competition specification will be issued prior to the events.

Stage 5 - WorldSkills selection

• There may be an opportunity for the top candidates from the UK final to be invited to the UK Skills selection event*.

*Candidates need to fall within the age parameters and work standard set by WorldSkills UK.

What you need to do now

If you think you have someone (or a number of people) that fit the bill, we want you to nominate them for SkillELECTRIC.  This is how it works:

• Use the talent spotting checklist to narrow down a shortlist of potential candidates.
• Carry out the in-house competition to select your best candidate from the shortlist.
• Complete the entry form (England & Wales) or
  entry form (Northern Ireland) with your competitor's details and return it to us by 14 March 2008 (closing date extended from 29 February).

Need to know more?

For more information call Linda Briggs on 01908 303971, email linda.briggs@summitskills.org.uk or download the SkillELECTRIC competition guide and promotional flyer.