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WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence CPD Day
Driving Excellence in Technical and Vocational Education
WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence CPD Event, delivered in partnership with specialist awarding organisation NCFE
Join educators, quality leaders and sector partners from across the UK for a day of professional learning, collaboration and practice sharing focused on driving excellence in technical and vocational education. Drawing on WorldSkills UK methodologies and evidence-informed approaches, the event will explore how institutions are embedding high-quality teaching, learning and assessment practices to strengthen learner outcomes, support organisational priorities and accelerate quality improvement.
You will also hear directly from Centre of Excellence members as they share practical insights, experiences and lessons learned from implementing WorldSkills UK approaches in their own contexts.
Location: The Business Centre, Cardiff & Vale College, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FE
Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
Time: Sessions running from 10:30 – 15:30
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Who should attend?
- Teachers, trainers and lecturers
- Quality managers and quality improvement leads
- Curriculum and programme leaders
- Apprenticeship and workforce development practitioners
- Senior leaders responsible for teaching, learning and assessment
By attending, you will:
Connect
Build relationships with educators, leaders and practitioners from across the UK who are committed to raising standards and advancing skills excellence.
Learn
Explore practical approaches, tools and methodologies drawn from WorldSkills UK practice that can enhance teaching, learning, assessment and learner performance.
Share
Hear real-world examples from institutions and partners and reflect on how effective practice can be adapted and applied within your own organisation.
Collaborate
Exchange ideas, tackle common challenges and identify opportunities to work together to drive sustainable quality improvement across the technical and vocational education.
Apply
Leave with actionable insights and strategies that can be used to strengthen learner outcomes, support quality improvement objectives and contribute to a culture of excellence within your organisation.
Intended outcomes
By the end of the event, participants will:
- Understand how WorldSkills UK methodologies are being successfully embedded within teaching and learning.
- Gain practical ideas to support quality improvement and curriculum enhancement.
- Learn how institutions are evidencing impact and improving learner outcomes.
- Develop new professional connections and opportunities for collaboration.
- Identify actions they can take to further embed excellence within their own practice and organisation.
- Refreshments and lunch
- Complimentary refreshments, including tea, coffee and water, will be available on arrival and midday. Lunch is not provided, but delegates will be signposted to a range of local cafés and eateries within easy reach of the venue.
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10.00 |
Arrival and registration (refreshments tea and coffee and water) |
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10.30 |
Introduction to the day |
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10.35 |
Networking activity |
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10.50 |
Welcome |
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11.00 |
Accelerating quality improvement through WorldSkills UK practice |
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12.00 |
Networking break (refreshments tea, coffee and water) |
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12.15 -13.15 |
The power of competition-based pedagogy Discover how WorldSkills UK competition‑based pedagogy can strengthen qualification delivery and better align provision with employer needs. This workshop will explore practical approaches for embedding high‑challenge, industry relevant learning across apprenticeship programmes, driving innovation in delivery, strengthening assessment, and accelerating readiness for the workplace. You will see how competition – based training can be used to simulate real occupational pressure, strengthen collaboration, and support consistent, high-quality outcomes. The session will provide actionable strategies, access to WorldSkills UK resources, and approaches you can apply immediately to enhance delivery, performance and progression into sustained employment. |
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13.15 -14.15 |
Lunch time Sign posting to local places to eat |
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14.15-15.15 |
Introduction to Coaching for Excellence WorldSkills UK uses performance psychology in the development of its talent pipeline training of Squad and Team UK, preparing them for international competition. The strategies used are evidence informed and contribute to a coaching approach underpinned by a focus on the psychological characteristics of developing excellence. We help learners to develop a range of psychosocial behaviours that they can use to help them negotiate their studies, careers and the general challenges that life presents. This session focuses on the following PCDE’s · Role Clarity · Goal Setting · Planning and Organisation · Focus and Distraction Control |
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15.15 |
Plenary: Reflections, action planning and next steps |
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15.30 |
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