Following Skills for Security’s Engineers of Tomorrow (EoT) competition hosted at IFSEC and FIREX International in May, the sixteen winners have now been announced, who will be competing for the WorldSkills UK national award in November 2023, which includes four Skills for Security apprentices. All the finalists demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise in their respective fields, and their selection for this esteemed competition is a testament to their dedication and commitment.
The WorldSkills UK Award is a highly regarded event that brings together the finest young talent from across the country to showcase their abilities and compete for top honours in various skill categories. This year’s competition, held at national level, focused on knowledge, problem solving abilities, and technical skills. The finalists are:
Electronic Security Systems competition EoT winners
Harry Dickson - Skills for Security (EFT Systems)
Matt Edmonson - Skills for Security (DCA Security Systems)
Thomas Sixsmith - Skills for Security (EFT Systems)
Andrei Puscasiu - Banham Academy (Time Data Security)
Connor Leddy - Belfast Metropolitan College (VIS Security)
Jamie Pearson - New College Lanarkshire (King Communications & Security)
Sean Edwards - Hopwood Hall College (Delta Telecom)
Stephen Hyland - Belfast Metropolitan College (Spie)
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems competition EoT winners
Nicholas Allan - Skills for Security (Connelly Security Systems)
Daniel Ditchett - Hopwood Hall College (Aarhus Fire and Security)
Erjon Berisha - South Eastern Regional College (Ashdale Engineering)
Gianluca Mori - Banham Academy
Jack Matthews - South Eastern Regional College (Brendon Martin)
Jonathan Wilde - Hopwood Hall College (Poppy Fire Ltd)
Matthew Blair - South Eastern Regional College (Building Protection Systems NI)
Ross Black - New College Lanarkshire (Fortress Security)
Harry Dickson Matt Edmonson Thomas Sixsmith Nicholas Allan
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The finalists impressed the judges with their technical acumen and ability to tackle complex security engineering challenges. Their participation in the competition will undoubtedly contributes to the advancement of the industry and inspire other aspiring young professionals.
Skills for Security Managing Director, David Scott, stated:
Skills for Security takes immense pride in the achievements of these talented individuals. As a company, we play a significant role in engineer training and development, providing the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their respective fields. Their success reflects the dedication and commitment of both the finalists and the trainers who have supported them throughout their journey.
The WorldSkills UK Award is scheduled to take place at Wigan & Leigh College during November 2023, where the finalists will compete for the coveted title in their respective categories. Skills for Security encourages industry professionals, enthusiasts and supporters to join them in celebrating the accomplishments of these talented individuals and to witness the future of the security industry.
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