The prestigious competition brings together highly skilled learners and apprentices to battle it out to be crowned winners of their chosen trade.

Following the regional qualifiers, which were held at various colleges across the UK earlier this year, the National Final took place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes from 21 – 23 November.

The event attracted around 1,000 visitors, exhibiting the variety of skills and career opportunities available within the industry.

Across the three days competitors were tasked with constructing a project designed by an expert panel of judges, within an 18-hour timeframe.

The project tests the individual’s knowledge and skills, as well as their ability to work under pressure, ensuring they adhere to health and safety protocols.

Here are the names of the winners in each category:

Bricklaying

• 1st – Joseph Shingler
• 2nd – Kyle Blower
• 3rd – Archie Kitching

Carpentry

• 1st – Osian Hedd James
• 2nd – Glyn Paewai
• 3rd – George Page

Furniture and Cabinet Making

• 1st – Ben Reed
• 2nd – Matt Turner
• 3rd – Kye Allen

Joinery

• 1st – Steffan Thomas
• 2nd – Jack Corner
• 3rd – Eric Philips

Painting and Decorating

• 1st – Jacqui Hawthorne
• 2nd – Shelby Fitzakerly
• 3rd – Kirsten Jackson

Plastering and Drywall Systems

• 1st – Shaun McKenna
• 2nd – Joshia Buchanan-Buxton
• 3rd – Thomas Donnelly

Roof Slating and Tiling

• 1st – Jacob Blight
• 2nd – Hamish Morgan
• 3rd – Aeron Murray

Stonemasonry

• 1st – Augustus Gillick
• 2nd – Ruaridh Strachan
• 3rd – William Samson

Wall and Floor Tiling

• 1st – Patryk Niedoba
• 2nd – Steven Andrews
• 3rd – Marshall Winder