WorldSkills Occupational Standards
The WorldSkills Occupational Standards reflect the global occupations or work roles that are represented by the WorldSkills Competition.
Within a framework to ensure their validity, clarity and consistency, the Standards:
- cover the specialist, technical and generic skills that comprise intermediate work roles across the world
- set out what a capable practitioner must know, understand, and do
- are prepared, with guidance, by technical and vocational WorldSkills Experts
- are consulted upon and updated biennially with industry and business worldwide
- indicate the relative importance of each section of the standards, as advised by industry and business.
The prime value of the Standards is threefold:
- as the reference points for the WorldSkills Competition they establish the baseline from which to grow and reward authentic vocational performance
- for WorldSkills Members and more widely they provide a benchmark for national and regional standards
- as economies and markets become increasingly international, the Standards support young people and adults to survive and thrive in the modern world.
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Construction and Building Technology
Bricklaying
20
Building Information Modelling
PO2
Cabinetmaking
24
Carpentry
26
Concrete Construction Work
46
Electrical Installations
18
Joinery
25
Landscape Gardening
37
Painting and Decorating
22
Plastering and Drywall Systems
21
Plumbing and Heating
15
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
38
Wall and Floor Tiling
12
Creative Arts and Fashion
3D Digital Game Art
50
Fashion Technology
31
Floristry
28
Graphic Design Technology
40
Jewellery
27
Visual Merchandising
44
Information and Communication Technology
Cloud Computing
53
Cyber Security
54
Information Network Cabling
02
IT Network Systems Administration
39
IT Software Solutions for Business
09
Mobile Applications Development
PO5
Print Media Technology
11
Web Technologies
17
Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
Additive Manufacturing
PO1
Chemical Laboratory Technology
52
CNC Milling
07
CNC Turning
06
Construction Metal Work
42
Electronics
16
Industrial Control
19
Industrial Design Technology
PO3
Industrial Mechanics
01
Industry 4.0
PO4
Manufacturing Team Challenge
03
Mechanical Engineering CAD
05
Mechatronics
04
Mobile Robotics
23
Optoelectronic Technology
PO6
Plastic Die Engineering
43
Prototype Modelling
45
Renewable Energy
PO8
Robot Systems Integration
PO9
Water Technology
55
Welding
10
Social and Personal Services
Bakery
47
Beauty Therapy
30
Cooking
34
Hairdressing
29
Health and Social Care
41
Hotel Reception
56
Pâtisserie and Confectionery
32
Restaurant Service
35
Transportation and Logistics
Aircraft Maintenance
14
Autobody Repair
13
Automobile Technology
33
Car Painting
36
Freight Forwarding
51
Heavy Vehicle Technology
49
Rail Vehicle Technology
PO7