Skills for Security proudly announces that Toby Moulder from APM Fire and Security, trained by SGS College, has emerged victorious in the Electronic Fire & Security competition at the prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals.
WorldSkills UK serves as a platform, bringing together the nation’s most talented apprentices and learners to engage in industry-standard technical challenges.
The Electronic Fire & Security competition, judged by industry experts from NSI and SSAIB, is meticulously designed in partnership with Skills for Security. It aims to benchmark the essential skills, knowledge, and professional behaviors required in today’s dynamic fire and security landscape.
Darrell Gilmour, Director of Technical Education at Skills for Security, emphasizes the importance of the event: “WorldSkills UK is an important platform for raising the profile and standards of technical education in our sector. The competitors demonstrated exceptional discipline and a strong understanding of current industry practices. Their performance reflects the future of the fire and security workforce, one that is skilled, capable and ready to meet the demands of a fast-evolving industry.”
This year’s finals pushed competitors through two days of intensive, real-world tasks. These tasks covered a wide array of skills, including system installation, fault-finding, configuration, compliance, and customer-focused problem-solving. The event was a testament to technical ability, precision, resilience, and the ability to maintain professional standards under pressure.
Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK, extended his congratulations: “Congratulations to all those who participated in the WorldSkills UK national competitions in Electronic Fire and Security Systems. We are grateful for the ongoing support of Skills for Security, which enables us to help apprentices develop their skills to the highest level. Our finalists represent the future of our economy. They are the new generation of highflyers that will give UK employers a competitive edge. Our competitions, based on global standards, play a vital role in developing the skills that will drive investment, create jobs, and fuel economic growth.”
Skills for Security also congratulates Joseph Jenkins, representing AGS Security Systems and trained by Skills for Security, who secured second place, and Declan Oneil representing ADT and trained by Banham, who achieved third place. Luke Wilson, representing Atlas World and trained by South Eastern Regional College, was highly recommended.
Each participant demonstrated consistent professionalism and the ability to apply their training to complex, scenario-based tasks that mirrored real-world industry expectations.
WorldSkills UK competitions are developed in close collaboration with employers and sector experts to guarantee their relevance to real-world practice. Skills for Security plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering the Electronic Fire & Security competition, ensuring it meets national training standards and supports the development of high-quality talent entering the profession.
David Scott, Managing Director of Skills for Security, concluded: “All finalists should be extremely proud of their achievements. The UK fire and security sector continues to grow and innovate, and we’re so proud to support WorldSkills UK and help ensure we are preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. These apprentices have shown they are more than ready to take their next steps in the industry.”
This year’s competition received vital support from industry partners including CSL Group, The Security Event (TSE), Texecom Ltd, C-TEC, GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd, FENIX Monitoring, Dahua UK & Ireland, and Eaton. Their backing enabled the competition to be delivered to current industry standards, ensuring all tasks reflected the equipment and practices used across today’s fire and security sector.