Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open until March 27, 2026.
The event, which is organised by National Electrotechnical Training (NET), is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry.
During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging tests in a bid to be named the 2026 SkillELECTRIC champion.
All those who register will take part in an online, interactive app-based task which tests skills around health and safety, inspection and testing, regulations, electrical principles and installation practices and procedures.
The top-scoring competitors from this stage will be invited to complete a challenging practical task at a one of nine national qualifying heats around the UK between May and June.
Northern Ireland’s regional heat will be held at South Regional College’s Greenbank Campus in Newry on May 19.
Those who score most highly at the live heats will progress to the SkillELECTRIC UK Final in November, one of over 50 WorldSkills UK national finals taking place that month across South Wales. Beyond this, competitors may also have the chance of representing the UK in the Electrical Installation event at WorldSkills 2028 in Aichi, Japan.
As well as winning a great range of prizes, the top two from each heat and the UK finalists will be invited to the prestigious NET Celebration of Skills in October which congratulates current and past competitors who have excelled both at UK and international level.
SkillELECTRIC has Electric Center, the NICEIC and Scolmore Group as its delivery partners, and the competition is supported by Snickers Workwear, Megger, Rolec and EAL.
Jennie Phung, SkillELECTRIC Project Manager at NET, said, “If you’ve got a shining star in your company or classroom, why not enter them into SkillELECTRIC. The competition process brings so many skills back into the business such as working efficiently under pressure, time management, precision and confidence. It also contributes to an apprentice’s 20% off the job training requirement which is a great benefit.”
To register for SkillELECTRIC before March 27, 2026, visit: www.skillelectric.org.uk/registration
