UVAC and WorldSkills UK: Raising Standards, Championing Future Skills and Empowering Learners to Succeed

Wednesday 25th March 2026 | 10:00 – 10:45

UVAC is proud to be a higher education partner of WorldSkills UK, sharing the ambition of raising standards, championing future skills and empowering learners to succeed.

This partnership reflects UVAC’s commitment to gaining recognition for the critical role universities play in delivering further and higher technical skills solutions — working with colleges, training providers and employers to develop quality programmes and new modes of engagement.

You are invited to register today and join this session which will explore how universities and higher education providers can engage more actively in WorldSkills UK competitions, enhance programme design and strengthen employer partnerships to drive skills excellence.

WorldSkills UK offers far more than skills competitions — although these remain a powerful driver of technical skills excellence. Competitions in Industry 4.0, integrated robot systems and digital construction for example, provide opportunities to benchmark against international standards.

Later in 2026, Team UK will compete in Shanghai in the international skills “Olympics,” showcasing excellence across more than 30 skills, including 3D Digital Game Art, Robot Systems Integration and Renewable Energy.

Competitions elevate aspirations. Apprentices apply workplace learning in high-performance environments, developing autonomy, self-efficacy and belief. Businesses benefit. Communities benefit. The UK benefits.

Beyond competitions, WorldSkills UK offers high-quality CPD through its Centre of Excellence, including employer-led technical masterclasses. The CPD offer will help you to shift the dial- supporting your learners to  move from competence to excellence, as they experience enriched and enhanced learning opportunities. Including implementing competition pedagogy,  pressure testing -in real-world scenarios, to develop confidence and resilience, while also developing learners’ mindset for success.

Register here