Dunlop Multi-Skill Champion Competition with Big Wipes

Talented construction students went head to head in a closely fought multi-skill champion competition.  Tile and decorating products manufacturer Dunlop stages this important event on an annual basis.

Multi-Skill Champion Competition with Dunlop

What is the Dunlop Multi-Skill Champion Competition?

Eighteen college students from across the country competed in a series of tiling, decorating and joinery skills.  They had a chance of winning a selection of tools and products to get them started in the industry.  Above all, the talented students were in the running to claim the overall champion crown.

This competition is the only one of its kind to recognise students across the UK taking the City & Guilds Construction Skills (6219) qualification.  It celebrates and supports students who are looking to develop their practical skills before entering the construction industry.

Wayne de Wet Dunlop Pic

After a tough contest, Jason Skitt from Walsall College was ultimately named the proud winner.  He happily accepted the winner’s trophy and approximately GBP 1000 worth of tools and equipment. Most importantly, however, Jason won a selection of fantastic and much desired  BIG WIPES products.

Three esteemed peers judged the Grand Final competitors.  Firstly,  Dunlop Training Manager and national SkillBuild judge Dave Rowley.  The second judge was Wayne de Wet, the award-winning professional decorator, consultant and industry expert.   Nicola Butcher – aka “The Female Chippy” – and a multi-award winning carpenter, completed the trio.

Dunlop winner

Multi-Skillers can be overlooked

Debi Boulton, Dunlop Sales and Marketing Manager, said: “Congratulations to Jason who was a deserved winner of the competition.

“The Dunlop Multi-Skill Champion competition is a great chance for construction students across the country to test their skills against their peers.  In addition, they can win tools and products to give them a good start in the industry.

Construction Workers

“Multi-skill students are often overlooked and under-supported compared with other trades. Further, there is no equivalent national competition for them. It is certainly clear to us that Multi-skill traders play a vital role in construction in this country.  Most importantly, with the current skills shortage, supporting the next generation is vital for everyone in the industry”, Debi concluded.

In conclusion, we at Big Wipes congratulate Jason on coming first in such a closely fought contest and wish him much success with his future career.