Level 2 and Level 3 apprentices and traineeship students from the Downpatrick, Lisburn, and Newtownards campuses took part in the event, which was overseen by the Construction Industry Training Board and WorldSkills. Competitors went head‑to‑head in Carpentry, Joinery, Cabinet Making, Bricklaying, Plastering, Wall and Floor Tiling, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, and Fire and Security, all aiming to secure top spots in their discipline.
In the Electrical category of the competition, first place went to Downpatrick Electrical Installation - Apprenticeship NI (Level 3) apprentice Amy Higgins (22, Ballymartin), second place went to Downpatrick Electrical Installation - Apprenticeship NI (Level 3) apprentice Josh Sanderson (20, Newcastle) and third place went to Newtownards Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Electrical Installation apprentice Wojciec Bielanczuk (24 Portrush).
Prizes for first, second and third places were provided by several sponsors; Denis Wilson of Glenavy, Makita, JP Corry, MacBlair, Jim's DIY Lisburn, DE Services Lisburn and Fernox.
Following SkillBuild Intercampus Competitions at all the Further Education Colleges across Northern Ireland, the top ranked competitors from each discipline will go forward to the SkillBuild NI Regional Competition being held at Southern Regional College’s Greenbank Campus on Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Applications for full-time courses are now open online. Come along to our Full-time Open Evening, 4pm - 7pm on Thursday 5 March, at Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards Campuses. Real Learning for Real Life #BetterOffAtSERC.
