Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion shine with over 20 medals at Skills Competition Wales final
Thank you to our incredible staff and students for making the Skills Competition Wales awards night a celebration of talent, dedication, and achievement.
Your hard work and passion continue to shape a brighter future for all. Keep striving, keep inspiring.” Vanessa Cashmore Vice Principal
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion students collectively won 23 medals at the Welsh final of Skills Competition Wales which was held at Swansea Arena.
This event was the culmination of all the Skills Competition Wales events that have taken part across Wales which tests students’ skills in various sectors, from culinary arts to accountancy and construction to personal fitness training.
Organised by Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales, the event presented gold, silver and bronze awards to students across Wales and for those who could not attend, a number of watch parties followed the live event.
Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales lead the Welsh Government-funded protect and competitions to ensure that every student and apprentice in Wales are supported through their competition journey.
These competitions lead to being involved with WorldSkills UK where some students have the opportunity of competing to become part of the UK squads and teams, ultimately working towards competing internationally.
Outside of these medals, students also won a number of Highly Commended accolades.
Carpentry and Joinery
In the Carpentry category, Twm Jones claimed the gold medal, while Cerith Williams, an apprentice with Cartrefi AJ Homes, secured silver. Over in Joinery, Guto Rogers also earned a gold medal, proving his expertise in fine craftsmanship.
Construction and Electrical Trades
The Brickwork competition saw Tomos Edwards win silver. Meanwhile, in Electrical Installation, Jack Bowen secured bronze, showcasing his skills in a highly technical field.
Creative and Design Industries
Excellence in Painting and Decorating was demonstrated by Phoebe Jones, who earned a bronze medal. In Mechanical Engineering CAD, Hayden Anslow took home silver, while in the growing field of Renewable Energy, Daniel Bonnell and Anselm Brand - part of CSG Team 1—achieved bronze medals.
In Automation, Finley Norris of Team 3 demonstrated cutting-edge skills, winning gold in this advanced discipline.
Culinary and Hospitality Excellence
The culinary team dominated the Culinary Arts category, with Elis James securing gold, Llion Evans earning silver, and Charlie Penney achieving bronze.
In Restaurant Service, Ruby Johnston impressed judges to win silver, while Ifan Morris added to the college’s success with a bronze medal.
Inclusive Skills Champions
A true testament to dedication and perseverance, Libby Bowen won gold in Inclusive Skills: Food Preparation, while Mia Elen Margrave-Jones earned bronze in Inclusive Skills: Restaurant Service.
Business and Technology
In the Accountancy category, Brandon Ayres and Gareth Lloyd, both from team FITS, showcased their financial expertise by winning silver medals. In the fast-paced world of Coding, Finlay Jenson Stewart demonstrated exceptional ability, securing gold.
Meanwhile, in Photography, Kimberley Fulcher captured the moment—quite literally—by earning a silver medal for her creative talent.
Twm Jones also won apprentice of the region for carpentry and Mia Elen Margrave-Jones won a regional award for inclusive skills restaurant service.
Vanessa Cashmore, a vice principal at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion said: “Thank you to our incredible staff and students for making the Skills Competition Wales awards night a celebration of talent, dedication, and achievement.
“Your hard work and passion continue to shape a brighter future for all. Keep striving, keep inspiring.”