In order to compete at the WorldSkills Competition, a Competitor has to come from a Member country/region. Members have different ways of selecting their team members so it is best to contact the Member in your country/region.

For most skill competitions, Competitors must not be older than 22 years in the calendar year of the Competition. Current exceptions to this rule are:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Digital Construction
• Cloud Computing
• Cyber Security
• Industrial Design Technology
• Industry 4.0
• Information Network Cabling
• Mechatronics
• Manufacturing Team Challenge
• Optoelectronic Technology
• Robot Systems Integration
• Water Technology

where Competitors must not be older than 25 years in the year of the Competition.