Worldskills UK

What is Worldskills UK?

WorldSkills UK is an organization that promotes skills and vocational education in the United Kingdom. It is part of the wider WorldSkills International network, which is a global movement that aims to improve vocational education and training standards worldwide.

WorldSkills UK organizes competitions and events to showcase the skills of young people in various trades and professions. These competitions cover a wide range of disciplines within the landscaping profession such as:

Creativity

Attention to detail

Planning

Project Management

Background

WorldSkills UK Landscaping

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals, which took place 18-22 November 2024.

The WorldSkills UK Landscaping Final saw the following taking home the joint Gold award were Alan Myers and Harry Fitzsimmons, both representing the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Archie Matthews of Myerscough College earned the Silver award, while Luke Donald from CAFRE secured Bronze.

The competition featured a mix of apprentices and full-time students who first navigated two rigorous rounds of heats. From this pool, the top eight finalists advanced to battle for the prestigious title of WSUK Landscaping Champion 2024.

WorldSkills Foundation Skills: Horticulture Competition

The APL also hosted the Foundation Skills: Horticulture competition, which celebrates the achievements of students with learning disabilities. Ross Muller of Pembrokeshire College won Gold, Russell Reeves of Elidyr Communities Trust took Silver, and Kieran Walsh of Myerscough College earned Bronze.

Participants demonstrated their skills by preparing four planting beds with a winter theme and presenting their work to the judges, showcasing both technical ability and growing independence.