UK security skills competition updates format for next generation professionals

Skills for Security has announced that the Electronic Security and Fire competitions will be merged into a single category for the 2025 season in partnership with WorldSkills UK.

The decision aims to reflect industry changes by providing participants with a broader platform to develop expertise in both electronic security and fire safety systems.

The revised competition format is intended to ensure future professionals gain a comprehensive skill set aligned with evolving sector requirements.

Darrell Gilmour, Director of Technical Training at Skills for Security, said: “By combining the Electronic Security and Fire competitions, we are ensuring that competitors develop a well-rounded skill set that reflects today’s integrated fire safety and security industry.

“We believe this evolution will benefit both competitors and the sector as a whole.”

National Qualifiers at The Security Event

Applications for the competition open at 9:00 AM on 3 March 2025 and close on 17 March 2025.

The National Qualifiers will take place at The Security Event (TSE) on the Skills for Security stand (5/D130) across three dates.

A total of 36 competitors from across the UK will participate.

Skills for Security will also engage with attendees at the event to promote training opportunities and initiatives supporting talent development within the fire safety and security industry.

David Scott, Managing Director of Skills for Security, said: “It is always a pleasure to host the competition qualifiers at The Security Event, where we can demonstrate the incredible skills and talent emerging.

Skills for Security remains committed to nurturing the next generation of security professionals, and this competition is a real opportunity to highlight the importance of continuous training and development in our sector.”

Sponsorship and industry support

The competition is sponsored by CSL Group, The Security Event, and Texecom.

Additional support is provided by Eaton, Yuasa Battery, NSI, SSAIB, Fenix Monitoring, Honeywell, and Dahua.

These organisations support the initiative to foster excellence in fire safety and security training, aligning with broader industry efforts to advance technical skills development.

Event details and application process

The Security Event will take place from 8 to 10 April 2025 at NEC Birmingham.

Applications for the competition can be submitted via WorldSkills UK’s website, with shortlisted participants invited to compete at The Security Event.

Further information on the competition and application details are available at: https://www.worldskillsuk.org/

Skills for Security and WorldSkills UK merge competitions for 2025 season: Summary

Skills for Security and WorldSkills UK have merged the Electronic Security and Fire competitions into a single category for the 2025 season.

The competition aims to provide a broader skills platform for participants in the fire safety and security industry.

Applications open on 3 March 2025, with National Qualifiers taking place at The Security Event from 8 to 10 April 2025 at NEC Birmingham.

The event will host 36 competitors from across the UK.

Sponsors include CSL Group, The Security Event, Texecom, Eaton, Yuasa Battery, NSI, SSAIB, Fenix Monitoring, Honeywell, and Dahua.

Skills for Security will also engage with attendees to highlight industry training initiatives.

Further details on the competition are available at: https://www.worldskillsuk.org/.