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In order to compete at the WorldSkills Competition, a Competitor has to come from a Member country/region. Members have different ways of selecting their team members so it is best to contact the Member in your country/region.

For most skill competitions, Competitors must not be older than 22 years in the calendar year of the Competition. Current exceptions to this rule are:

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Digital Construction
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cyber Security
  • Industrial Design Technology
  • Industry 4.0
  • Information Network Cabling
  • Mechatronics
  • Manufacturing Team Challenge
  • Optoelectronic Technology
  • Robot Systems Integration
  • Water Technology

where Competitors must not be older than 25 years in the year of the Competition.