WorldSkills South Africa makes their mark in Abu Dhabi

As we bid farewell to Abu Dhabi 2017, our SA competitors could stand proud of their great performances and accomplishments in the WorldSkills Competition.

The competition ran from 15-18 October.

In the end, all 1282 competitors were truly winners. Their efforts will inspire other young artisans in the future to persevere.

WorldSkills SA extends its congratulations to all the participating teams.

Monique Dunn, South Africa’s Cooking Champion, did the country proud by winning the ‘Best of Nation’ Award. She found it an absolute honour to represent the country.

Renier Wepener, South Africa’s CNC Turning Champion, also took home a Gold Medal for the CNC Turning Team
Challenge at the WorldSkills Competition

Renier Wepener, South Africa’s CNC Turning Champion, also took home a Gold Medal for the CNC Turning Team Challenge.

His team was tasked with building a model of the Burj Khalifa which stands in Dubai and is the tallest building in the World. This task was executed in record time.

Acting Director of WorldSkills South Africa, Palesa Rakometsi, highlighted that, “It was an amazing experience to be part of this prestigious event. Well done to all our young competitors.

We are extremely proud of you. Going forward, we encourage more young South Africans to enter for the WorldSkills Competitions.”

China led the medal table with 15 gold medals, seven silver and eight bronze. Korea came second on medal points with eight gold medals, eight silver and eight bronze. Switzerland was third on points winning 11 gold medals, six silver and three bronze.

Young female artisan, Alessandra Manengena, South Africa’s Water Technology Champion, showed great determination and character to be ranked up there with the best in the World

South Africa’s competitors should not be forgotten for the manner and pride with which they represented the country. They all showed great determination and character to be ranked up there with the best in the World.

They were amongst 1282 other young people from over 50 nations, who are specialists in 51 different disciplines ranging from hairdressing to welding, and plumbing to mobile robotics. After the hard work and tension of the Competition, and the elation and tears of the Closing Ceremony, WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 sadly came to an end.

We are sure you will all agree that the 44th edition of the WorldSkills Competition recently held in Abu Dhabi was very special and unforgettable.

A special word of thanks can be extended to the Department of Higher Education and Training Officials, National Experts, Team Leaders, Official Sponsors and the various South African Delegates from the TVET Colleges and Private Companies.

They travelled to the UAE to witness the global showcase of skills. They also provided great support to our young participating artisans.

Thank you for being a part of WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. See you in Kazan in 2019! #SkillsRuleTheWorld #WS_AbuDhabi #WorldSkillsZA

Source TVET College Times