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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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TeamWorks

Cluster: Architecture and Construction State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Teams of 4 Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Teams of four students demonstrate their ability to work together in completing a construction project in a simulated real-world environment. Each team is required to understand the project elements based on a project binder. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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CNC 5-Axis Milling Programmer (Demonstration)

Cluster: Manufacturing/STEM State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details This contest will assess the ability to write CNC milling programs, interpret prints, and measure/gauge parts. Participants also will demonstrate theoretical knowledge of CNC machine configuration, setup and operations. Technical Standards The career competitions of the SkillsUSA …

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CNC Programmer

Cluster: Manufacturing/STEM State Qualifying Event: Required Participation: Individual Level: National Competition Competition Type: Skilled and Technical Competition Details Students compete in NIMS Level I and II manual machining skills and knowledge areas, including operation of manual milling machines, lathes, drill presses and surface grinders. Related knowledge and skills in the areas of engineering drawing interpretation, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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