Architectural Drafting
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors use their drafting skills to solve an architectural problem. The problem includes a written test, a hand sketch, and either computer-generated or board-drafted drawings. The competition tests the competitors� problem-solving abilities, not simply their CAD […]
Building Maintenance, Action Skills
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors demonstrate competencies related to the building maintenance trade. They include but are not limited to carpet care, office and restroom cleaning, floor care and liquid measurement. The competition is available to students who are […]
Cabinetmaking
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This competition requires the building of a small cabinet from supplied materials and drawings. Competitors are expected to read the drawings and lay out and cut the parts using a table saw, laminate trimmer, hand drill, […]
Carpentry
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors frame walls using wood and/or steel studs and cut and install rafters, gable end overhangs, fascia board and soffit sheathing and/or exterior siding and trim. Competitors are judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret […]
Electrical Construction Wiring
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Working from drawings and specification sheets, competitors are required to install a common residential electrical system. Judging is based on general workmanship, accuracy of layout and installation, and adherence to the current national electrical code and […]
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors are tested in brazing, refrigerant component servicing, air measurement and troubleshooting, refrigerant recovery and electrical troubleshooting. A written exam will also be taken. Technical Standards The career competitions of the SkillsUSA Washington Championships follow […]
Industrial Motor Control
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Students demonstrate their knowledge of electrical principles, equipment and industry standards for the design and installation of motor control circuits. Contestants are required to install motor control equipment and associated enclosures, raceways, pilot devices and circuitry. […]
Masonry
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Students construct a composite brick and block project in a six-hour period that will test their ability to meet industry quality standards. In addition to a written exam, the critical eyes of journeymen judges are […]
Sheet Metal
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors are tested on their ability to perform such jobs as connecting sheet metal pieces with drive cleats, spot welding and riveting. Skills tested may include, but are not limited to, straight duct, transition fitting and […]
Advertising Design
Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications/Marketing State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Real-world technical skills and creative aptitude are tested as though competitors work for an ad agency. In addition to a written test, competitors recreate a given advertisement on the computer. Competitors are judged on […]
Basic Health Care Skills
Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications/Marketing State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: State Only Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Fashion Design evaluates each contestant’s preparation for employment and recognizes outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of commercial sewing, design and embroidery decoration. Technical Standards The career competitions of the […]
Baking and Pastry Arts
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism/Human Services State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This competition challenges competitors to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. Students must scale, mix, prepare and bake six products (including breads, rolls, danish, cookies and pies) and demonstrate cake decorating skills. They […]
Graphic Communications
Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications/Marketing State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors participate in a seven-part competition that evaluates their skills in digital workflow, electronic prepress, finishing, offset press operations, oral professional assessment and production planning. Students also complete a general technical knowledge test. Technical […]
Barbering
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism/Human Services State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This competition challenges competitors to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. Students must scale, mix, prepare and bake six products (including breads, rolls, danish, cookies and pies) and demonstrate cake decorating skills. They […]
Action Skills
Cluster: Leadership State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Leadership Competition Details This competition features a five- to seven-minute demonstration of an occupational skill in an area in which a student is training. Competitors use examples, experiments, displays or practical operations to clearly explain their skills using contestant-prepared visual aids. […]
Automotive Service Technology
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Workstations consist […]
Automotive Refinishing Technology
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors demonstrate the ability to perform jobs based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of […]
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors perform 12 tasks that represent the types of maintenance they will handle in the aircraft industry. The competition scope is consistent with the Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification Guide, published by the Federal Aviation […]
CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer
Cluster: Manufacturing/STEM State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This competition assesses the ability to write the CNC program for a part drawing and materials, determine tool offsets, set up the machine and produce a part on a lathe. The competition includes a written test evaluating […]
CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer
Cluster: Manufacturing/STEM State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This competition assesses the ability to write the CNC program for a part drawing and materials, determine tool offsets, set up the machine and produce a par on a milling machine. The competition includes a written test […]
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: State Only Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details The competition includes a series of testing stations designed to assess skills identified by industry HVACR standards. Industry equipment used during the workstations portion of the competition may include but is not limited […]
Industrial Motor Control
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: State Only Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Students demonstrate their knowledge of electrical principles, equipment and industry codes and standards as it relates to the design and installation of motor control systems. Students demonstrate their skills and abilities in applying […]
Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: State Only Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors rotate from station to station diagnosing common service issues on residential and commercial refrigeration, laundry, cooking, dishwashing and food serving products. Competitors also demonstrate their ability to braze and use Lokring technology […]
Welding Fabrication
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: State Only Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This competition requires a team of three students to use their welding and fabrication skills to build a designed project from the provided material. The project is constructed by the competitors based on […]
Welding Sculpture
Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Not Required Participation: Individual Level: State Only Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Competitors demonstrate their ability to design and produce a welded sculpture and to describe all aspects of the creation of their design. Welded sculptures are displayed for the national competition along with a […]