Coleg Gwent's rising stars shine at WorldSkills UK competition

It’s been another fantastic year for Coleg Gwent at the WorldSkills UK competitions. 

Our talented learners have once again showcased their exceptional skills, winning Gold, Silver, and Highly Commended awards across a range of disciplines.  

This year’s finals saw students and apprentices from across the country competing in a range of skills-based disciplines from creative make-up to catering, and media production to hairdressing.    

Over 400 competitors from across the UK battled to be crowned ‘skills champion’ in their specialist areas with 16 of our learners reaching the finals.  

Our learners won a total of 12 medals, reaffirming Coleg Gwent’s position in the top ten colleges across the UK for skills training finishing a very impressive 5th overall.   

Meet some of our skills champions  

• Automotive Refinishing: Teagan impressed with their skills in vehicle painting and finishing, producing amazing results that reflected industry standards. 

• Commercial Make-Up: Our talented make-up artists in training, Madison, Tierny and Jessie, wowed the judges with their ability to create professional and artistic looks. 

• Foundation skills: Restaurant Services: Cameron’s talents in customer service, table setting, and management shined. 

• Foundation skills: Enterprise: Jay, Kai and Brandon demonstrated excellent teamwork skills to create an inspiring project with a sustainable theme. 

• Hairdressing: Mozhdeh showcased creativity and technical skills in cutting, styling, and colouring hair to create fashionable looks. 

 Since 2012, we have proudly supported numerous learners in their journey through WorldSkills competitions.  

Richard Wheeler, Skills Competition Manager said: “I am so proud once again to see our learners succeed at the WorldSkills UK 2024 competitions. Their dedication and hard work have truly paid off, as evidenced by their outstanding achievements. 

 The skills they have developed through training and practice are not only impressive but also vital for their future careers. These competitions have provided them with technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the confidence needed to go far in their chosen fields. 

Our learners are a testament to the high standards of education and training we aim to provide, and I couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments.” 

The full list of the awards won by Coleg Gwent students is available below: 

• Teagan Whiteman, Auto Paint – Bronze 

• Matthew Ford, Auto Tech – Silver  

• Tierney Parker, Commercial Make-up – Silver  

• Madison Harrhy, Commercial Make-up – Bronze  

• Jessie Hall-Horsefield, Commercial Make-up – Highly Commended  

• Mozhedeh Zarrinderskht, Hairdressing – Highly Commended 

• Cameron Greenslade-Webb, Foundation Restaurant Service – Silver  

• Jay Thomas, Foundation Enterprise – Silver  

• Kai Moreton, Foundation Enterprise – Silver  

• Brandon Furley, Foundation Enterprise – Silver  

• Max Seabourne, Foundation Woodworking – Gold  

• Jayden Davies, Foundation Woodworking – Bronze 

Join us in celebrating our learner’s outstanding accomplishments.