After competing in the Built Environment Regional WorldSkills competition in March, six Pembrokeshire College students have secured their place in the UK final. Held in June, the final will see the winning six fight for a place in the Skills Show.

The WorldSkills competition saw the fleet of Pembrokeshire College students complete timed tasks to industry standard; a challenge they all rose to with great enthusiasm.

Congratulations to Liam Rowlands who secured first place in the Plumbing competition, Chris Caine came first in Joinery, while fellow student Rupert Milton came third. Ryan Jeramias came third place in Bricklaying and securing a place in the national final were also Finlay Kirkwood for Bricklaying and Dan MacQuarrie for Electrical.

College lecturer and WorldSkills co-ordinator, Gareth Evans, said: “We are immensely proud of our students and their achievements. The WorldSkills competition is a great platform to showcase their skills.”

Pembrokeshire College is the third largest provider of entrants for WorldSkills competitions in Wales, inspiring excellence and introducing students to skilled careers.

First place winner Liam Rowlands enthused: “It was exciting to be in such a competitive environment and I’m really looking forward to the final in June.”

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