WorldSkills UK s Training and Development Programme for EuroSkills Budapest 2018 and WorldSkills Kazan 2019 Introduction Following the success of WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, where the UK was ranked tenth in the world following its medal-winning performance, WorldSkills UK has started the preparation for the next international skills competitions: EuroSkills Budapest 2018 and WorldSkills Kazan 2019. This document provides an overview of the training and development programme for Squad UK members including the benefits to your personal development, the identified milestones that you will need to meet to progress through the training programme and the required number of training days. It also highlights what information will be sent your employer or training provider. Competitions: Go further, faster in your career You have already proven yourself by excelling in the WorldSkills UK National Competitions but now you have the opportunity to progress even further. Representing your country on the world stage is not easy. It takes hard work, determination and a huge amount of skill but the rewards are worth it. Those that have completed the WorldSkills UK International Training and Development Programme have gone onto be promoted, launch their own businesses, star on TV and publish their own books. In a recent survey, over 95% of competitors believed that taking part in our skill competitions improved their technical and employability skills, while over 80% felt competing had increased their confidence, team working, time management and ability to work under pressure. Hear how WorldSkills UK has changed these competitors lives here Read about the success of WorldSkills UK Competitors here 1
International Competitions: EuroSkills Budapest 2018 / WorldSkills Kazan 2019 The biennual EuroSkills Competition will take place in Budapest, Hungary from 26 to 28 September, 2018. It is the regional competition of WorldSkills, known as the Skills Olympics. At WorldSkills UK, we use the EuroSkills Competition as a pressure test for the international WorldSkills Competition. Skills that will be considered for EuroSkills Budapest 2018 are: Floristry, ICT Specialists, Web Development, Mechatronics, CNC Milling, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Welding, Architectural Stonemasonry, Wall and Floor Tiling, Plumbing and Heating, Electrical Installations, Painting and Decorating, Joinery, Cabinet Making, Landscape Gardening, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Cooking and Restaurant Service. To see what it is like to take part in a European Skills Competition Watch Team UK in action at EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016. The 45 th WorldSkills Competition will take place in Kazan, Russia from 29 August to 3 September, 2019. The UK was ranked tenth in the world rankings following a medal-winning performance at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 this autumn. To see what it is like to compete at the Skills Olympics Watch Team UK in action at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 2
Training like an Olympian: Overview of Squad and Team UK Training Using techniques and methodology from elite sport, we have designed the WorldSkills UK International Training and Development Programme. The programme consists of two strands - Technical Skills Development and Preparation Boot Camps. Technical Skills Development training Our team of Training Managers, who work in industry and education, develop a programme for each skill that is both challenging and stretching for individuals, meeting the standards required for international competitions. Performance is reviewed regularly, with feedback and evaluation central to each individuals acceleration and growth. The training and assessment programme is delivered over several phases and will consist of: 1. Assessment of core competences: assessing knowledge, skills, and attitudes resulting in the development of a training needs analysis and a programme of activity for each individual. 2. Benchmarking: measuring an individual s performance against global vocational standards at regular intervals throughout the duration of the 18 month preparation programme. 3. Pressure tests: simulating a live competitive environment operated under similar conditions likened to the international competition; this includes competing alongside peers, against a standard often outside of the United Kingdom. 4. Milestones assessments: combination of formative and end point assessments which are carried out during and at the end of each phase of the training programme; providing an opportunity for feedback, review and development for the individual and Training Manager. Preparation Boot Camps (held throughout the training programme) We recognise individuals involved in our programme benefit greatly from high performance coaching and productivity training, which supports the development and acceleration of positive attributes. It is our vehicle to challenge, stretch and assess behaviours and attitudes, resulting in enhanced performance in the work-place and in a skills competition. 3
The boot camps are delivered at key points throughout the programme and consist of: 1. Productivity training: through team based activities, the boot camps seek to aid improvements to the way individuals perform by challenging, stretching and testing their productivity skills. 2. Performance coaching: we help individuals explore what factors motivate them and support them in overcoming the barriers that hold them back. Our team of Performance Coaches, who work in industry and education, support and challenge to facilitate goal setting, self-assessment and selfreflection, in addition to supporting an individual s transition back into education or employment following their involvement with the international training programme. 3. Performance psychology: we apply the psychological principles of human performance through mind management methodologies. This is complemented by performance profiling as a method for supporting individuals in helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to address and accelerate performance in the upper range of their capabilities. 4. Physiological well-being: health and nutrition are the key to aid sustained peak performances. We apply the approaches used to prepare athletes for competition; supplemented by physiotherapy which supports an individual s overall performance. 4
Timetable: Squad and Team UK Training The WorldSkills UK International Training and Development programme is split across three phases, starting with Phase 3 as the first two phases have already been completed. An individual s performance is reviewed at each phase to ensure individuals are meeting performance targets in order to be progressed to the next phase. Phase 1: WorldSkills UK Qualifiers Completed Phase 2: WorldSkills UK National Finals and Squad UK Selection Phase 3: Back to Basics Training and Assessment Days commitment Referred to as Back to Basics, the Training Managers will assess knowledge, skills, and attitudes. What to expect: Squad UK will: Completed Duration 5 days Jan Feb 2018 This training will take place at locations across the UK and will be organised by each Training Manager. - Be invited to join an informal webinar to ask former competitors questions about what to expect. - Receive an agreement to sign up to the cycle and commitment. - Receive a follow up communication from their Training Manager who will explain the next steps and outline the planned programme for each skill. - Be invited along to an event to carry out basic skills training with an assessment which could last up to five days. Employers / providers will: - Be invited to a webinar to ask WorldSkills UK and our Training Managers questions about the cycle and commitment required. - Training Managers will maintain communication with employers/providers. Decision points and next steps The progression of Squad UK members to the next phase will be informed by robust performance criteria and an assessment of attributes. Squad UK will be reduced from up to five members/teams per skill to three members/teams. 28 Feb 2018 5
Phase 4: Squad UK Training and Development Days commitment Training will be carried out over an average of 25 days within a 12 month period at centres. Duration 42 days in total Apr 2018 Mar 2019 Training and assessment activity We apply benchmarking, pressure tests and milestone assessments as our approach to develop technical skills. Training Activity is delivered in a controlled environment, assessed against a set of standards and strict performance criteria and time-bound. Up to 25 days, various dates and locations throughout the UK and will be organised by each Training Manager. Attributes assessment We will also champion professional skills and behaviours by measuring the development of attributes: - Resilience (ability to cope with pressures of competition in a positive manner) - Adaptability (willingness to accept change) - Self-belief/confidence (personal motivation) - Organisation and preparation (including time management) - Self-awareness (impact on others, positive and negative, ability to ask for help) - Communication (peer to peer, competitor to coach, coach to competitor) - Self-reflection (building on success and failure) - Professional image (positive role model and ambassador for Squad and Team UK WorldSkills UK Boot Camps The Boot Camps provide Squad UK with essential transferable skills, performance coaching and psychology and physiological well-being. It is an opportunity for Squad to meet with all other members and Training Managers. These Boot Camps will be held at weekends, at locations throughout the UK. Please note Boot Camps are mandatory attendance. EuroSkills Budapest 2018 Only applicable to those Squad UK members selected to compete at EuroSkills. A decision on who will take part will be made in May 2018. 14 15 Apr 2018 21 22 Jul 2018 (EuroSkills Competitors only) 26 27 Jan 2019 4 6 days in total. 26 28 Sept 2018. Exact travel dates to be confirmed. 6 days. Team UK Selection for WorldSkills Kazan 2019 Please note, Heavy Vehicle does not progress to WorldSkills so will not be included in this selection event. Feb / Mar 2019 Exact dates and locations to be confirmed. 5 days. 6
What to expect Squad UK members will: - Be in regular contact with their Training Manager. - Be assigned a Performance Coach who will be available for support during this phase. - Be introduced to the training plan outlining circa 25 days of training and support, - Be invited to train with fellow Squad members as part of the programme leading to the Team UK Selection event. - Be invited by WorldSkills UK to attend the boot camps (up to three in Phase 4). Employers/ providers will: - Be in contact with the Training Manager who will share the planned training dates and feedback on performance (where applicable). - Be sent communications from WorldSkills UK and invited to support any promotional activity through joint PR and marketing. Decision points and next steps Squad UK members who consistently fail to maintain and/ or meet performance targets following Phase 3 will be subject to review by WorldSkills UK and the Training Manager and a decision will be made on the Squad members progression as part of the programme. Team UK for EuroSkills Budapest 2018: During this phase, one Squad UK member from up to 20 skills competitions (see Page 1) will be selected to compete in the EuroSkills Competition in Budapest. Phase 5: Team UK Days commitment Duration 27 days in total Team UK members will focus on preparing for WorldSkills Kazan 2019. This phase will focus on developing, enhancing and refining high level specialist skills within each discipline. This activity will occur both in the UK and overseas where Team UK members will put their training to the test and have their capacity challenged to assess their resilience and ability to apply learnt strategies in pressurised environments. WorldSkills UK Boot Camp This Boot Camp will support final preparation for WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Apr Sept 2019 Up to 15 days high level training and assessment activity, various dates and locations across the UK and overseas. Organised by each Training Manager. 13 14 Jul 2019 2 days. Please note Boot Camps are mandatory attendance. WorldSkills Kazan 2019 29 August to 3 September 2019. Exact travel dates to be confirmed. 10 days. What to expect Squad UK members will: - Have regular contact with Training Manager. - Be assigned a Performance Coach. 7
- Be introduced to the training plan outlining circa 15 days of training and support, UK and international pressure testing - Be invited by WorldSkills UK to attend the Team UK boot camp Employers/ providers will: - Be in contact with the Training Manager who will share the planned training dates and feedback on performance (where applicable). - Receive communications from WorldSkills UK and invited to support any promotional activity through joint PR and marketing. Decision points Team UK members who consistently fail to maintain and/ or meet performance targets following the Selection event will be subject to review by WorldSkills UK and the Training Manager; and a decision on the Team member s progression to WorldSkills Kazan 2019 will be taken. Please note: WorldSkills UK has the right not to progress a competition internationally, even if competitors are identified at each phase of the journey. We will exercise this policy with care and will make every effort to ensure individuals and organisations affected are informed of any such decision. 8