Northern Ireland construction and infrastructure students have scooped gold at this year's WorldSkillsUK Live competition.

Approximately 500 competitors battled it out in 70 different disciplines to be crowned the best in the UK.

The NI students secured two gold medals, two silver medals, two bronze medals and two highly commended awards.

Winners will get the chance to be considered to represent the UK at international competitions.



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Barry Neilson, Chief Executive, CITB NI said: "Huge congratulations to all the competitors, it is an achievement in itself to compete at this level and be ambassadors for the colleges, employers and their trades. It was great to see local competitors represent so many vocational skills trades in particular construction and a fantastic achievement that six medals and two highly commended awards came back to Northern Ireland. This is great news for the competitors the colleges and the Northern Ireland training network."


Dr Neil Bentley, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK added: "This has been the biggest and best skills event that the UK has ever seen. Undoubtedly, we have helped change thousands of lives for the better.


"We have brought together governments, business and education to get the message across that gaining a skill will help young people go further, faster."

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