Come and see the IMI Careers & Student Membership Team at the following events:
The WorldSkills UK finals are where the finalists of the IMI Skills Competitions take to the stage in their final bid to win Gold!
Come and see the IMI Skills Competition finalists battle it out to be crowned the UK’s top new technician in Automotive Technology, Heavy Vehicle Engineering, Body Repair and Refinishing with the IMI and WorldSkills UK , at the nation’s largest skills event!
Make sure you also stop by and speak to the IMI Careers team to get your automotive goodies and all the info and insight you need about #MotorCareers
To order register your interest for the 2025 WorldSkills UK event, click here – https://www.worldskillsuk.org/
The 2024 Winners www.autocity.org.uk/index.php/2024/12/03/class-of-2024-imi-skills-competitions-results/
A huge thank you to our Skills competition sponsors. Without their continued support, we wouldn’t be able to deliver such a fantastic competition.
Do you want to see what teh IMI Skills Competitions Light Vehicle Technology is all about? We have 6 spaces open on a first come first serve basis. You will need to get your way to and from the event venue and we will do the rest.
Do you want to see what Heavy Vehicle Engineering is all about? We have 6 spaces open on a first come first serve basis. You will need to get your way to and from the event venue, and we will do the rest.
Do you want to see what Auto Body Repair is all about? We have 6 spaces open on a first come first serve basis. You will need to get your way to and from the event venue and we will do the rest.
Do you want to see what the IMI Skills Refinishing Competition is all about? We have 6 spaces open on a first come first serve basis. You will need to get your way to and from the event venue, and we will do the rest.
Join the IMI at Various motorsport related events across the year to experience the pinnacle of Automotive development and competition
Come and visit us on the IMI Careers stand at the 2024 British Motorshow, where you will find all the information you need to begin your Automotive career, or advance it to the next level, and get a taste of what its like to work in Automotive through our Virtual Reality experience.
IMI Skills Competitions are run by the Institute of the Motor Industry in conjunction with World Skills and finds the top new talent within the industry in:
Stage 1: NOMINATION ( Feb – Apr 2024) Centres, Employers register with WorldSkills UK their nominees for the competition here: www.worldskillsuk.org/skills/national-competitions/
Stage 2: ONLINE KNOWLEDGE QUIZ nominees will be sent a link to the online test which they need to complete 30 multiple choice questions in 30 minutes within 48 hours by 5th May.
Stage 3: NATIONAL QUALIFIERS (May, June and July) The top 30 scorers (Light Vehicle Automotive Technology) and the top 18 scorers (Vehicle Refinishing, Automotive Body Repair & Heavy Vehicle Engineering) from the online test will then be invited to attend a one day practical National Qualifier where they will complete 6 tasks and be scored by judges to showcase their practical skills and abilities. These events are held across the UK in prestigious venues and will require an overnight stay which will be booked and paid for by the competition.
Stage 4: FINAL (November) The top 6 competitors from each stream at the National Qualifiers will then progress to the live UK final held at WORLDSKILLS UK Venues and take part in the largest skills and careers show in the UK. The finalists will be tested on their practical and theoretical knowledge over 2 days alongside 64 other competitions and thousands of visitors.
Stage 5: (November) Once the competition is over, Silver and Gold medals will be awarded to the IMI Skills Competitions winners!
Please note – will book and pay for your hotel accommodation and food at the national qualifier and final events. We can also support with travel costs if required.
IMI Skills Competitions competitors must be either:
In addition competitors must have the drive and passion to be the best in the industry. If you meet the above criteria then the IMI Skill Auto competition is for you!
Progression to World Skills The route into the World Skills International UK Squad is by competing in the IMI Skill Auto Finals at WORLDSKILLS UK LIVE. Entry requirements – competitors must be under the age of 22 in the year of the World Skills competition.
For more information on the World Skills competition please click HERE.
2024 competition dates – TBC
2023 competition dates
If you are an employer, lecturer or trainer and you’d like to be involved with judging or supporting our competitions, then please contact the IMI Skills competition team at careers@theimi.org.uk or call us on 01992 511521
To find out about how to nominate for the 2024 competition, email the IMI Skills Competitions team on careers@theimi.org.uk or telephone 01992 511521
To order your free tickets to WorldSkills UK LIVE please click here
View the images from the IMI Skills Competitions events, click on the image below –
