WorldSkills

Founded in 1950, "WorldSkills" is the global hub for skills excellence and development. WorldSkills brings youth, industries, and educators together to give youth the chance to compete, experience, and learn how to become the best in their skill of choice. From the traditional trades to multi-skilled technology careers in the industry and service sectors, supported by partners, industries, governments, volunteers, and educational institutions, WorldSkills vision is to improve the world through the power of skills. As of March 2016 WorldSkills has 75 Member countries and regions,[1] all working with youth, educators, governments, and industries to help prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future.

Every two years the WorldSkills Competition is hosted for Competitors from around the world to demonstrate their excellence in a number of different skilled trades and technology contest areas. The competition is promoted and managed by WorldSkills International, formerly known as the International Vocation Training Organisation (IVTO). The most recent competition, WorldSkills São Paulo, Brazil 2015, took place between 11–16 August 2015 at São Paulo, Brazil.

Overview

Governed by an international Board of Directors and administered by the WorldSkills Secretariat, WSI's mission is "To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth and personal success.”.[2]

Among its main objectives are:

Medals are awarded during the competition: gold, silver and bronze. Medallions of Excellence are also awarded to those Competitors who achieve above-average scores in their contest areas.

History

In 1950, with twelve young skilled competitors from Portugal and Spain, the first WorldSkills Competition was held.

Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia also participated in the World Skills 2015 at São Paulo, Brazil, and the key focus of the dialogue is skills and technical education.[3] Manish Sisodia has also initiated discussions to host World Skills Competition 2021 in Delhi.[4]

Competitions

The WorldSkills Competition is currently held every two years.

Editions Year Host City Country Events
1 1950 Madrid  Spain
2 1951 Madrid  Spain
3 1953 Madrid  Spain
4 1955 Madrid  Spain
5 1956 Madrid  Spain
6 1957 Madrid  Spain
7 1958 Brussels  Belgium
8 1959 Modena  Italy
9 1960 Barcelona  Spain
10 1961 Duisburg  Germany
11 1962 Gijón  Spain
12 1963 Dublin  Ireland
13 1964 Lisbon  Portugal
14 1965 Glasgow  United Kingdom
15 1966 Utrecht  Netherlands
16 1967 Madrid  Spain
17 1968 Bern   Switzerland
18 1969 Brussels  Belgium
19 1970 Tokyo  Japan
20 1971 Gijón  Spain
21 1973 Munich  Germany
22 1975 Madrid  Spain
23 1977 Utrecht  Netherlands
24 1978 Busan  South Korea
25 1979 Cork  Ireland
26 1981 Atlanta  United States
27 1983 Linz  Austria
28 1985 Osaka  Japan
29 1988 Sydney  Australia
30 1989 Birmingham  United Kingdom
31 1991 Amsterdam  Netherlands
32 1993 Taipei  Chinese Taipei
33 1995 Lyon  France
34 1997 St. Gallen   Switzerland
35 1999 Montreal  Canada
36 2001 Seoul  South Korea
37 2003 St. Gallen   Switzerland
38 2005 Helsinki  Finland
39 2007 Numazu  Japan
40 2009 Calgary  Canada
41 2011 London  United Kingdom
42 2013 Leipzig  Germany
43 2015 São Paulo  Brazil 45
44 2017 Abu Dhabi  United Arab Emirates
45 2019 Kazan  Russia

2015 Results : https://www.worldskills.org/what/competitions/wsc2015/results/

2015 Medal Table

Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Brazil 11 10 6 27
2 South Korea 13 7 5 25
3 Chinese Taipei 5 7 5 17
4  Switzerland 1 7 5 13
5 China 5 6 4 15
Total

List of skills on the last competition (2015) [5]


Construction and Building Technology

  1. Architectural Stonemasonry
  2. Bricklaying
  3. Cabinetmaking
  4. Carpentry
  5. Electrical Installations
  6. Joinery
  7. Landscape Gardening
  8. Painting and Decorating
  9. Plastering and Drywall Systems
  10. Plumbing and Heating
  11. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  12. Wall and Floor Tiling


Creative Arts and Fashion

  1. Fashion Technology
  2. Floristry
  3. Graphic Design Technology
  4. Jewellery
  5. Visual Merchandising/Window Dressing


Information and Communication Technology

  1. Information Network Cabling
  2. IT Network Systems Administration
  3. IT Software Solutions for Business
  4. Print Media Technology
  5. Web Design


Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

  1. CNC Milling
  2. CNC Turning
  3. Construction Metal Work
  4. Electronics
  5. Manufacturing Team Challenge
  6. Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD
  7. Mechatronics
  8. Mobile Robotics
  9. Plastic Die Engineering
  10. Polymechanics/Automation
  11. Prototype Modelling
  12. Sheet Metal Technology
  13. Welding


Social and Personal Services

  1. Beauty Therapy
  2. Confectioner/Pastry Cook]
  3. Cooking
  4. Hairdressing
  5. Health and Social Care
  6. Restaurant Service


Transportation and Logistics

  1. Aircraft Maintenance
  2. Autobody Repair
  3. Automobile Technology
  4. Car Painting

References

  1. ↑ https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/welcome-new-members-worldskills-international/
  2. ↑ https://www.worldskills.org/about/worldskills/
  3. ↑ http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-08-14/news/65524983_1_skill-education-manish-sisodia-delhi-government
  4. ↑ http://www.asianage.com/delhi/aap-focuses-skill-education-389
  5. ↑ Skills for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015
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