Skills for Security has announced that Toby Moulder from APM Fire and Security, trained by SGS College, has won the Electronic Fire & Security competition at the WorldSkills UK National Finals where apprentices and learners from across the country compete in industry-standard technical challenges.
The Electronic Fire & Security competition, judged by NSI and SSAIB, is designed in partnership with Skills for Security to benchmark the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours required within today’s fire and security industry.
This year’s finals saw competitors complete two days of real-world tasks covering system installation, fault-finding, configuration, compliance and customer-focused problem-solving. The event showcased technical ability alongside precision, resilience and the ability to work to professional standards under time pressure.
Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said: “Congratulations to all those who participated in the WorldSkills UK national competitions in Electronic Fire and Security Systems. We are grateful for the ongoing support of Skills for Security, which enables us to help apprentices develop their skills to the highest level. Our finalists represent the future of our economy. They are the new generation of highflyers that will give UK employers a competitive edge. Our competitions, based on global standards, play a vital role in developing the skills that will drive investment, create jobs, and fuel economic growth.”
Skills for Security congratulates Joseph Jenkins, representing AGS Security Systems and trained by Skills for Security, who secured second place, and Declan Oneil representing ADT and trained by Banham, who achieved third place. Highly recommended was Luke Wilson, representing Atlas World and trained by South Eastern Regional College.
David Scott, Managing Director of Skills for Security concluded: “All finalists should be extremely proud of their achievements. The UK fire and security sector continues to grow and innovate, and we’re so proud to support WorldSkills UK and help ensure we are preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. These apprentices have shown they are more than ready to take their next steps in the industry.”
This year’s competition was supported by industry partners including CSL Group, The Security Event (TSE), Texecom, C-TEC, GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK, Fenix Monitoring, Dahua UK & Ireland, and Eaton.
