Four Creative Media students from Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology are getting set for the upcoming national finals of the prestigious WorldSkills UK Competitions, which will take place for the first time at venues across South Wales from 25 – 28 November.
After demonstrating excellence in their skill at the qualifiers, students, Chloe, Joe, Matthildi and Rhamia, will now compete against top apprentices and learners from across the UK in Digital Media Production at the national finals.
We caught up with Nescot’s fantastic four to chat about taking part in the regional qualifiers and preparing for the finals.
Chloe shared, “Our preparation is going really well, we all work really well together. As we’ve worked on past projects together, we’ve learned how to collaborate effectively and understand each other’s strengths and work as a united team. It’s a great experience.”
Joe commented, “A stand out moment for me during the regionals, was tackling a project that was completely new to us. Each of us had our own tasks, and when we came together at the end, it was great to see how well everything fit. To help us prepare, our tutors have done a fantastic job setting us up in different environments and giving us a variety of projects to work on. It’s helped us develop our individual skills and learn how to bring them together as a team.”
Matthildi added, “It will be amazing to win, but more than anything, we’re focused on enjoying the journey and experience. One of the best parts, has been working closely with my teammates and seeing how well we work together. It’s a real team effort.”
Rhamia concluded, “We’ve worked really hard to get to where we are, our preparation has helped us to hone our skills and improve. One of the highlights for me taking part in the regionals was how we handled the briefing. We split the work evenly, played to our strengths, and collaborated really well. It showed how far we’ve come as a team and how much we’ve grown throughout this journey.”
Jess Taylor, Creative Media tutor, Nescot said, “We’re so proud our students are in the WorldSkills UK National Finals! As a tutor, it’s incredibly rewarding to see how they’ve risen to the challenge. Beyond their technical skills, what really stands out is their friendship. They’re not just teammates, they’re genuinely close friends, and that connection has certainly helped their team dynamic.”
Ben Blackledge, CEO, WorldSkills UK said: “Congratulations to Chloe, Joe, Matthildi and Rhamia from Nescot on reaching the WorldSkills UK national finals. Our competitions test learners’ skills against global industry standards, providing a powerful platform to showcase their talents. Over two intensive days of competition they will gain valuable skills and confidence which will turbo charge their careers and make the UK economy more competitive.
“With employers all over the UK crying out for high-quality skills this is a fantastic opportunity for hundreds of learners to show they are ready for work. I can’t wait to see the finalists in action.”
Julie Kapsalis, Principal and CEO, Nescot said: “We are incredibly proud that our students are once again representing Nescot in the WorldSkills UK National Finals this year. Nescot has a history of success in the competitions and we wish our talented Creative Media students all the very best as they get ready to showcase their talent and skills.”
Students at Nescot have had continued success in the WorldSkills UK National Finals, recent wins include, Silver in 2024 in Culinary Arts, Gold in 2023 and Bronze in 2022 in Digital Media Production.
WorldSkills UK is a world-class skills network focused on raising standards, championing future skills and empowering young people from all backgrounds. WorldSkills UK’s competitions embed excellence in over 40 skills and support learners and apprentices in developing the world-class technical skills that will allow learners to thrive and employers to grow. For more information visit worldskillsuk.org
Our Creative Media students are completing their UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma course in Creative Media Production and Technology at Nescot. Explore and apply for our Creative Media courses on our website.