Dale Hodgins
- Age: 22 years
Competitor in Skill: Joinery
Country: United Kingdom
How did you get interested in your skill?
I got work experience at a local joinery company while I was at school and I really enjoyed it. After finishing school I got an apprenticeship in joinery.
Where did you do your training for your skill?
I attended City of Oxford College.
How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
My college encouraged me to enter the WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions in joinery, the finals of which are held at The Skills Show. While competing, I was asked to compete for a place in Squad UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015. I was then lucky enough to secure a place in Team UK.
Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
I always enjoyed woodworking at school and my father always let me help out at home when he was making and fixing things.
What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
My college encouraged me to enter the WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions in joinery, the finals of which are held at The Skills Show. While competing, I was asked to compete for a place in Squad UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015. I was then lucky enough to secure a place in Team UK. The training I have received from my Training Manager Andrew Pengelly has helped me work more fluidly and efficiently and has taught me skills that I would not have learned elsewhere.
Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
Getting into Team UK!
Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
My college encouraged me to enter the WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions in joinery, the finals of which are held at The Skills Show. While competing, I was asked to compete for a place in Squad UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015. I was then lucky enough to secure a place in Team UK. The training I have received from my Training Manager Andrew Pengelly has helped me work more fluidly and efficiently and has taught me skills that I would not have learned elsewhere.
Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Yes it has. I recently started a new job and my involvement in WorldSkills played a big part in me getting the job.
What do you currently do? Where do you work?
I work at Beard Evans Joinery Gloucester.
What are your future career aspirations?
I would love to start my own business and be able to support apprentices in skills competitions.