The College of West Anglia’s (CWA) King’s Lynn campus proudly hosted one of the SkillELECTRIC National Qualifiers heats on 9th May 2025, welcoming some of the most promising electrical apprentices from across the region.

The SkillELECTRIC National Qualifiers are a series of ten competitive heats held at venues across the UK. Competitors are given a set amount of time to complete a challenging practical task, designed to reflect the real-world role of an electrical technician and meet the high standards expected within the electrical industry.

At the King’s Lynn heat, the participants completed an electrical installation of various wiring types through trunking and conduit, which was cut and shaped as required, for power and lighting circuits. Learners then had to test the installation and complete relevant documentation.

Representing CWA this year was Korben Coleman, CWA has a strong record of success in SkillELECTRIC competitions. Last year, CWA student Charlie Moore made headlines when he not only won gold at the SkillELECTRIC UK final but also went on to win the WorldSkills UK Electrical Instillation gold medal, showcasing the high standard of training and talent at the college.

Korben said “The SkillElectric competition was a great experience, and I felt supported throughout the competition. An experience like this is so important, as they develop apprentices' ability to work independently and efficiently while also working to a high standard.”

Jennie Phung, “Competitions like this allow students to become ambassadors for not only their college but their course. This is a serious opportunity to not only develop skills but a stepping stone to developing a career in the industry.”

Sam Donaghy, SkillElectric Judge and NICEIC Head of Technical Advice and Practice said “The SkillElectric Competition is a great competition for the candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. It’s a fantastic opportunity to put themselves into a situation where they can see how they perform. It’s great for them and their employers to demonstrate what they are doing and how they are supporting their apprentices.”