The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) is delighted to announce that six teams from across its partnership have successfully qualified for the WorldSkills UK Industry 4.0 Regional Finals.
Representing a broad range of talent and innovation from within the GBSIoT network, the successful teams come from:
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Birmingham City University
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BMet
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Aston University Engineering Academy
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Solihull College & University Centre
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University College Birmingham
Each team impressed during the qualifying rounds, demonstrating advanced technical knowledge, teamwork, and creative problem-solving in one of the most forward-thinking areas of modern industry.
WorldSkills Industry 4.0 is a rapidly evolving competition that reflects the real-world challenges of today’s smart manufacturing environments. It focuses on the integration of cyber-physical systems, data analytics, sensor networks, and industrial automation. Competitors are tasked with designing and managing connected production systems—bringing together elements such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
In short, Industry 4.0 at WorldSkills mirrors the demands of modern factories and supply chains—training and testing participants to become the next generation of digital manufacturing professionals.
The Regional Finals will be hosted later this month at the GBSIoT Hub, where the competing teams will go head-to-head in a live, hands-on challenge that will test both their technical and strategic abilities under pressure. The winners of the regional stage will secure a coveted place in the WorldSkills UK National Finals, where they will compete against the top teams from across the country.
This outstanding achievement highlights both the strength of technical education across the GBSIoT partnership and the growing importance of Industry 4.0 skills in shaping the future of work.
We are proud of all the students involved and wish them every success as they represent their institutions—and the region—on this exciting journey.
