Every year we host a Skills Test where our students show the incredible skills they have learned - battling against each other and the clock!
This event is open to the public for free - all we ask if that you register your attendance beforehand - please register on Eventbrite here.
If you aren't able to attend the events you can stay up to date on our social media channels or watch the videos we'll upload to this page after.
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Battle of the Pans
Our Hospitality, Catering & Food Service students will be testing their culinary skills using Manx produce. The students will be broken into two groups by the level of their studies.
- Level 1 students in the kitchen will produce & serve a vegetarian Manx broth with a wild garlic pesto, students in the bakery will produce two scones with rhubarb jam and whipped Manx cream, and students showing their front of house skills will set up tables for four covers including table decoration and napkin folding.
- Level 2 students will produce & serve a main course using Loaghtan lamb as the star ingredient as well as a dessert showcasing ingredients from the Isle of Man Creamery and Laxey Mills.
Location: Oastan, Homefield Road Campus
Level 1 test: 9.30am - 10.30am
Level 1 judging: 10.30am - 11am
Level 2 test: 11am - 12.45pm
Level 2 judging: 1pm - 1.30pm
Presentation: 1.30pm
Sports
Our sports students will be analysing sports data and presenting a fitness plan. Please note that this skills test isn't open to the public.
Location: The Hub, Homefield Road
Test: 10am – 12pm
Judging (presentations of findings to judges) 1pm - 2.30pm
Winners Presentation 3pm - 3.30pm
Barbering
Watch our barbering students showcase their fading skills
Test: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Judging & prize presentation: 3pm
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Engineering
See our Engineering students in the workshop undertaking a challenging engineering task.
Location: Hills Meadow Campus (Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre)
Test: from 9am - visitors welcome from 11am
Winners Presentation: 4.30pm
Thursday 14th March 2024
Revved-up
See our motor vehicle students and the Island's future mechanics compete in their challenge.
Location: William Kennish Motor Vehicle Workshop
Test: 9am - 3pm
Judging: 3pm
Winners presentation: 3pm
Pitch it Perfect: The Ultimate Student Business Challenge!
See our Business students dive headfirst into the exciting realm of product development, creative design and marketing! Teams will create, market and pitch a new product to a panel of business experts in the hope that they will be crowned the next big thing. Join us at the Student Business Challenge, where creativity meets strategy, and innovation is the currency of success! May the boldest emerge as the true titans of tomorrow!
Session 1 9am – 12pm
Session 2 1pm - 3pm
Judging 3pm - 4pm
Presentation 5pm
A Day at the Races
Join our Hair & Beauty students as they prepare their models for a day out at the races, including hair, makeup and nails.
Location: Synnova, Homefield Road Campus
Test: 9.15am – 12pm
Judging: 12pm - 1pm
Winners presentation: 1pm
Friday 15th March 2024
Construction
See our students from Land Management, Electrical Installation, Carpentry & Joinery, Brickwork and Plumbing in their respective challenges.
Location: Construction Department, Homefield Road Campus
Test: 8.30am - 4pm (visitors welcome from 10am)
Isle of Man Prison
See the Skills Test activities students from the Isle of Man Prison have undertaken in a display of their work.
Winners Presentation for Construction & the IOM Prison
Join our final presentation of the week to celebrate the success of our students throughout this exciting week, including announcing the winners of Construction and the IOM Prison.
Location: Main Hall
Time: 5pm
Supporters
Thank you to all our kind supporters who have provided materials and prizes for this fantastic event.
