1. Team UK Eugene Incerti Director of Skills Competitions BACH Conference March 2011

2. Passed Team Performance 200120032005200720092011 17th 16th 15th 14th 13th 12th 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 18th St Gallen Switzerland Seoul Korea Canada Finland Japan UK UK Team WorldSkills Ranking (by Average Team Score) Year

3. UK Performance Table

4. Team UK Targets at WSL2011 Participate in 35 or more, Skills Competitions 10 Medals; 5 of which MUST be Gold. Top 5 place or better in the country rankings, by medal count.

5. Top 5 Countries + UK Scores – WS Calgary 2009

6. Understanding the competitor journey

7. Competitor Development Network (Conservatoire)

8. Profiling Good Competitors - Example Mature Attitude Technical Ability Works Under Pressure Self-Critical Self-Motivated Focused Physically Fit 12345 Methodical Utopia Reality

9. Profiling Good Competitors - Example

10. Official Skills at WSL2011 01. Polymechanics/Automation 02. Information Network Cabling 03. Manufacturing Team Challenge 04. Mechatronics 05. Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD 06. CNC Turning 07. CNC Milling 08. Mould Making 09. IT Software Solutions for Busine ss 10. Welding 11. Offset Printing 12. Wall and Floor Tiling 13. Autobody Repair 14. Aircraft Maintenance 15. Plumbing and Heating 16. Electronics 17. Web Design 18. Electrical Installations 19. Industrial Control 20. Bricklaying 21. Plastering and Drywall Sy stems 22. Painting and Decorating 23. Mobile Robotics 24. Cabinetmaking 25. Joinery 26. Carpentry 27. Jewellery 28. Floristry 29. Ladies'/Men's Hairdressin g 30. Beauty Therapy 31. Fashion Technology 32. Confectioner/Pastry Cook 33. Automobile Technology 34. Cooking 35. Restaurant Service 36. Car Painting 37. Landscape Gardening 38. Refrigeration and Air Condi tioning 39. IT Network Systems Admi nistration 40. Graphic Design Technology 41. Caring 42. Construction Metal Work 43. Sheet Metal Technology D1. Visual Merchandising D2. Creative Modelling HM1. Stonemasonry

11. Squad UK – Potential Participation 01. Polymechanics/Automation 02. Information Network Cabling 03. Manufacturing Team Challenge 04. Mechatronics 05. Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD 06. CNC Turning 07. CNC Milling 08. Mould Making 09. IT Software Solutions for Busine ss 10. Welding 11. Offset Printing 12. Wall and Floor Tiling 13. Autobody Repair 14. Aircraft Maintenance 15. Plumbing and Heating 16. Electronics 17. Web Design 18. Electrical Installations 19. Industrial Control 20. Bricklaying 21. Plastering and Drywall Sy stems 22. Painting and Decorating 23. Mobile Robotics 24. Cabinetmaking 25. Joinery 26. Carpentry 27. Jewellery 28. Floristry 29. Ladies'/Men's Hairdressin g 30. Beauty Therapy 31. Fashion Technology 32. Confectioner/Pastry Cook 33. Automobile Technology 34. Cooking 35. Restaurant Service 36. Car Painting 37. Landscape Gardening 38. Refrigeration and Air Condi tioning 39. IT Network Systems Admi nistration 40. Graphic Design Technology 41. Caring 42. Construction Metal Work 43. Sheet Metal Technology D1. Visual Merchandising D2. Creative Modelling HM1. Stonemasonry

12. Squad UK Currently developing competitors for 38 Skills. ~ 85 competitors in Squad UK Squad UK Brochure highlights, Competitors Employers, Training Provider & Regional / nations etc. www.ukskills.org.uk/the-people/squad-uk/squad-uk Team Selection 13 -18 June 2011 happening in and around Warwick

13. Parting Note The most powerful driver in the assent of man is the pleasure he takes from his own skills. He likes to do a job well and when he has done it well, he likes then to do it better. Jacob Bronowski