Late last month construction students from iQQTV showcased their skills at the College of North West London’s Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment (ECBE) competition day. Impressively, seven iQQTV students clinched top-three positions in their respective categories, with three securing first place, two earning second place, and two achieving third place.
Throughout the event, students and apprentices engaged in various challenging tasks spanning carpentry and joinery, bricklaying, plastering, dry-lining, refrigeration and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and multi-skills disciplines. iQQTV students were accompanied by their Bricklaying teacher Jasvinder Virdee and their Plastering teacher Leslie Lewis.
Judges from esteemed organisations such as the British Association of Construction Heads, Durkan, Refina, Ox Tools, and Dovetail and Slate were actively involved in the evaluation process.
Many of the winners from this competition will have the opportunity to represent iQQTV in their respective trades at the upcoming WorldSkills UK competition scheduled towards the end of the year.
Enda Mulloy, Deputy Head of Construction and Motor Vehicle at iQQTV, said: “These exceptional outcomes for our learners at the CNWL Construction Skills Competition Day are not only a tribute to the dedication of our staff but also to our students in striving to become the best they can be.”
iQQTV Student Results
Bricklaying Level 1 | Name | Jasvinder Virdee, iQQTV Bricklaying teacher commented: |
First | Mate Dominik | Textbook procedures Gauge Level Plumb and Range. |
Third | Steven Elias | Work executed well with particular emphasis on setting out. |
Bricklaying Levels 2/3 | Name | Jasvinder Virdee, iQQTV Bricklaying teacher commented: |
First | Liam Nunn | Setting out Plumb Gauge Level and Range within construction standards. Finished off with ample time for completion. |
Second | Ashley Purewal | Again high standards observed while working. Finished off with ample time for completion. |
Plastering Level 2 | Name | Leslie Lewis, iQQTV Plastering teacher commented: |
First | Malachi Hewett | Consistency and accuracy won the day. |
Second | Jake Osmond | Strong attention to detail and timescale. |
Third | Damian Hayes | Really good mitres. |