Festo supports six key skills in the field of manufacturing and engineering technology at the WorldSkills competition that reflect current and future industry requirements. These disciplines combine mechanical, electrical, and digital competencies and help students develop practical skills for real industrial environments.
WorldSkills training builds skills that can be transferred directly to a career in industry. For employers, success in these disciplines signals a high level of technical competence, problem-solving ability, and readiness for real production environments.
Preparing for the WorldSkills competition requires structured training, hands-on practice, and a clear understanding of the competition requirements.
Participation in WorldSkills competitions usually starts at a regional or national level and may be open to first-year vocational or university students under the age of 25, depending on the skill area and competition requirements. Successful preparation depends on three factors in particular:
Main specialisations: Factory automation and electronics, mechanics, industrial programming, water treatment processes and technologies, energy engineering and environment.
Effective preparation for the WorldSkills competition depends on having access to the right training equipment. Find out more about the tasks to accomplish during each competition, the official competition equipment that Festo delivers for every skill, as well as our recommended preparation packages. They give students the opportunity to directly experience setup and the expected workflows.
During the WorldSkills competition, students work on the Mechatronics Modular Production System (MPS). They assemble and disassemble industrial components, program the PLC, and test the production process.
Students develop skills in:
During the championship the competitors operate on the Festo equipment that combines various software and the CP Lab into a physical machine. They establish the connection between shop-floor processes and the IT system of an automated factory, including material flow, data flow, and system communication in a networked environment.
Students develop skills in:
For this skill, competitors design, size and install, mechanically and electrically, photovoltaic systems. They also test, maintain and repair a wind turbine nacelle, all while adhering to strict safety protocols. They work with commercial solar system components and with the Festo wind turbine nacelle.
Students learn to:
For this skill, competitors work on the Festo EDS Water Management system, EDS Pumpstation, EduKit PA and Software FluidLab PA. They analyse water quality, carry out treatment tests, and identify faults in pumps, valves and other equipment. They install and connect pipes, sensors and other system components, and complete technical operation reports. They also monitor and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems.
Students develop skills in:
During WorldSkills competitions, participants work on several parts of an industrial system, including electropneumatic control technology componentsand the Mechanical Drives Learning System from Festo. This equipment helps them develop the practical skills needed to install, operate, and maintain pneumatic and electrical production systems under safe, industry-relevant conditions.
Students develop skills in:
For WorldSkills Industrial Control, competitors work on control cabinets, electrical devices, and simulation software to install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial circuits. They use Festo FluidSIM to create and simulate electrical engineering circuits under time pressure, just as they would during the competition.
Students develop skills in:
WorldSkills solutions are not limited to preparing for competitions. Teachers can also use the same equipment in everyday lab classes to support practical training that is aligned with educational standards. For example, a teacher can take a task from a previous competition, adapt it to the class level, and use it as a practical exercise. While some students prepare for WorldSkills, others can learn the same core principles by participating in regular classroom activities on the same system.
Find previous competition tasks on our Festo Learning platform
Festo supports competitors and educators with technical expertise during the preparation phase and throughout the championship. Our dedicated teams help participants develop the skills and readiness needed for competition.
Students can also gain hands-on experience during one of the training camps, international forums, and friendly international competitions organised by Festo together with skill competition managers and experts.
Depending on the country and skill area, Festo can provide technical support, free training software licences, equipment rental, and retrofit options for existing learning systems.
Festo also offers training for teachers in the technologies covered by the industrial skills we support. Educators do not need deep expertise in every field, as training and guidelines can be provided where needed.
WorldSkills 是一项职业技能国际锦标赛，旨在让崭露头角的青年技术人才在贴近真实工业环境的技术项目中同台竞技。 该赛事被公认为职业教育和行业技能领域的卓越标准。
不需要。 PLC、软件和人机界面等基础设备，足以满足学生备战初级竞赛的需求。 比赛的主要系统由 Festo 提供，例如用于机电一体化的 MPS 系统。 根据赛项和地点而定，培训机构或许还可借用设备或推荐学生参加培训营。 建议您先查阅各赛项的技术说明，再联系当地的 Festo 客户经理，确认可获得的备赛资源与支持。
Festo 可针对不同赛项及国家的差异化需求，提供技术专长、培训设备、软件授权、教师培训以及本地咨询服务，为参赛选手提供备赛支持。 此外，可能还包括针对特定应用场景的培训营、升级改造方案以及设备租赁服务。
可以。 Festo 致力于激励和支持处于不同阶段的学生，这些阶段涵盖从掌握基础技术技能到学习前沿高端技术的全过程。 只要有正确的指导和模块化培训设备，即使是处于职业教育初期的学生，也能循序渐进地掌握实践技能，并在 WorldSkills 的舞台上大放异彩。
备赛需要大约六至九个月的规律训练。 其中通常包括技能实操、团队合作以及抗压能力的培养。 具体的时间安排取决于赛项、学员的初始水平以及培训形式。
可以。 该设备不仅限于 WorldSkills 及其备赛使用。 该设备的设计旨在模拟真实工业应用，并符合国际职业标准，因此也可用于机电一体化、自动化、工业 4.0、水处理技术及可再生能源等主题的日常教学。
是的，学生可以自行选择团队伙伴。 实际上，如果教师能参与选拔过程，组建一支在编程和机械方面互补的团队，将有助于确保团队协作并取得优异成绩。
可以。 对许多学生而言，参加 WorldSkills 不仅能增强自信心、激发学习热情、提升实践能力，还能收获一次难忘的成长体验。 从地区赛到全国赛，学生可以在课得到支持的环境中逐步提升技术水平，建立自信，并收获实实在在的成就感。