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Celebrating the Next Generation of Fire & Security Talent

We’re thrilled to share that the finalists for the WorldSkills UK 2025 Fire & Security competition have been announced!

The WorldSkills UK competition challenges the very best apprentices to demonstrate their technical expertise, precision, and problem-solving skills on a national stage. The competition not only highlights the future stars of our industry but also plays a key role in raising overall standards and showcasing the opportunities that careers in fire & security can offer.

National Qualifiers

This year’s journey began with the national qualifiers, which took place in April at The Security Event at Birmingham NEC, one of the industry’s most important exhibitions. Over three days, entrants were put through their paces in a series of hands-on technical challenges designed to test everything from wiring and installation to compliance with industry standards. All of which was scored and judged by representatives from the NSI and SSAIB.

The NEC qualifier was an intense, high-pressure environment that gave competitors the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in front of judges, employers, educators, and industry leaders. The atmosphere was electric, and the talent on display was nothing short of outstanding.

The Road to Cardiff

Following their strong performance at the NEC, eight exceptional finalists have now earned a coveted place in the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025. These finals represent the pinnacle of competition in the skills sector and are a true celebration of vocational excellence.

The finals will be held at Trinity Saint David, Waterfront Campus, Swansea – with the award ceremony being taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Newport.

We’re incredibly proud to be the organising partners of the Fire & Security competition once again this year – a role that aligns perfectly with our mission to close the industry skills gap and empower the next generation of professionals.

Congratulations to This Year’s Finalists

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s finalists, who have shown outstanding technical ability, dedication, and a clear passion for their craft:

Joseph Jenkins – Skills for Security / AGS Security Systems
Matthew Cox – Skills for Security / DCA Security Systems
Joe Meara – Hopwood Hall / Check Fire and Security
Toby Moulder – SGS College / APM Fire and Security Ltd
Zeki Kaya – South Eastern Regional College / Specialised Fire and Security
Luke Wilson – South Eastern Regional College / Atlas World
Alex Punyer – South Eastern Regional College / ADT
Declan O’Neill – Banham / ADT

We’re especially proud to see two Skills for Security apprentices amongst this year’s finalists – Matthew Cox and Joseph Jenkins – who have worked incredibly hard and shown great promise throughout the competition. We can’t wait to see how they perform at the finals.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The competition wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of our generous sponsors and partners. A heartfelt thank you to:

Financial Sponsors
CSL Group | The Security Event | Texecom

Supporting Partners
Eaton | GS Yuasa Battery | Fenix Monitoring | Honeywell | Dahua

Judging Panel
NSI | SSAIB

Looking Ahead

The national finals in Cardiff, held on the 26th & 27th November, promise to be an exciting showcase of talent, with finalists competing for the title of the UK’s best apprentice in fire & security. Beyond the trophy, the competition offers life-changing opportunities – opening doors, advancement, and even international recognition.

Best of luck to all the finalists. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.