IMI Skills Competitions 2024: Heavy Vehicle Technology

Heavy Vehicle Technology: National Qualifying Round

We are pleased to announce the national qualifiers for this year’s IMI Skills Competitions Heavy Vehicle Technology category.

Each of the competitors were nominated by their tutors or employers and scored above average in an online quiz, demonstrating their theoretical knowledge. They will now have the opportunity to enhance their skills and show their talents in a series of practical tasks across the 22nd-24th May at the incredible facilities of Scania Loughborough, with the top six progressing to the final on the 18th-22nd November in Greater Manchester. 

Congratulations to all those who qualified:

Harvey James, SkillnetMihaly Zeke, Cardiff and Vale CollegeJack Radcliffe, Man Truck and Bus UK
Matthew Hatton, Intercounty Truck & VanJoey Savini, Sparshatt Truck & Van Charlie McFadyen, Ford & Slater Ltd    
Toby Hull, Truck East ScaniaCharlie Eastwell, Remit TrainingConnor Blades, Scania GB LTD
Jack Markham, Truck East ScaniaDavid Wadlow, Truck East ScaniaJack Chatterton, Scania GB LTD 
Alex Chapman, Rotherham & District GTARyan Wilcock, Rotherham & District GTAThomas Twaddle, Edinburgh College
Callum Davidson, Edinburgh CollegeCallum Stewart, Edinburgh CollegeHarry Brown, Fife College

"We are really excited to see new and past competitors demonstrate and improve their talents on the world skills stage at the IMI qualifying events. I would like to congratulate all of the qualifiers and wish everyone the best of luck and remember to enjoy the competition!

"As well as the opportunity to further their skills and show the amazing talent they have, it is an opportunity to network with competitors, other people in the industry and make new friends." - Richard Hutchins, IMI Skills Competition Manager

IMI Skills Competitions 2024

Download the digital pack for your category with helpful support and information on the competencies required, and more details of the types of tasks you will be asked to complete at all levels.

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Hear from a previous gold medalist

Hear from Mike Massey, IMI Skills Competition Refinishing Lead Judge and previous Gold Medallist winner, on what the competition has meant for him.

Watch the video