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LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SKILLBUILD NATIONAL FINAL
After more than 1,000 registrations and 17 regional heats , the top construction trainees from across the UK have been named as competitors at the SkillBuild National Final 2023 .
Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board ( CITB ), SkillBuild 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 .
The West Yorkshire regional heats took place in June at Leeds College of Building across eight different disciplines . This year , a record number of Leeds College of Building students were selected for the national final and the largest cohort from any single college in the UK .
Archie Kitching ( Brickwork ), Daniel Fairclough and Nathan Richards ( Plastering & Drylining Systems ), Newton Robinson and Wesley Proud ( Plastering ), George Jewitt-Knott , Aeron Murray , and Daniel Sperry ( Roof Slating & Tiling ), and Sam Cowgill ( Wall & Floor Tiling ) will all represent Leeds College of Building at the competition .
For the first time , this year ’ s final will be held at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes , England on 21 , 22 & 23 November 2023 . The arena has previously played host to the National Badminton Championships , major darts tournaments and various music concerts , and will now see 80 of the best construction trainees demonstrate their expertise .
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 , ensuring they adhere to health and safety protocols .
CITB ’ s latest Construction Skills Network ( CSN ) report states that almost 225,000 extra workers will be required to meet UK construction demand by 2027 . SkillBuild is a fantastic opportunity to alter common misconceptions of the industry and promote the diverse range of roles available .
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