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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Skills at the WorldSkills Competition

The WorldSkills Competition is the gold standard of skills excellence. It is an important platform for WorldSkills members to showcase vocational skills. The competition is held every two years, with WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 being the 48th competition. The achievements of a country or region in the WorldSkills Competition often reflect its economic and technological strengths, as well as its skill development level. Developed countries, especially manufacturing powerhouses, attach great importance to the WorldSkills Competition, and the event receives strong support from governments and significant attention from citizens.

Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

17 skills
Industrial Mechanics

Industrial Mechanics

Industrial mechanics design and plan, install and commission, maintain, repair, and decommission, industrial plant.

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics

Building automated systems for industry using mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, and computer technology.

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Mechanical Engineering CAD

Mechanical Engineering CAD

Using computer software as a tool to create and improve manufacturing projects from ship-building to the aerospace industry.

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CNC Turning

CNC Turning

Creating prototypes from technical designs using a computer controlled lathe that cuts to ultra-fine specifications.

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CNC Milling

CNC Milling

Shaping metal and other solid materials using a computer-controlled milling machine to create products used in almost every aspect of modern life, from cars and smart phones to kitchen appliances a…

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Welding

Welding

Preparing and joining various types of metal using both electrical, and electric/gas processes.

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Electronics

Electronics

Assembling and wiring products, testing systems, and designing prototype circuits.

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Industrial Control

Industrial Control

Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial automated and electrical production systems.

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Autonomous Mobile Robotics

Autonomous Mobile Robotics

Designing, building, and maintaining robots to solve problems in industries from manufacturing to aerospace, mining to medicine.

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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 refers to the impact information and communication technologies are having on real-time optimization and networking for efficient automation and production.

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Chemical Laboratory Technology

Chemical Laboratory Technology

Chemical Laboratory Technology studies substances to determine their chemical composition for research or to develop products.

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Water Technology

Water Technology

Monitor and test water quality, supervise the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment works and other water infrastructures, and protect water from pollution.

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Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing

More commonly known as 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing is a way of creating objects, such as design prototypes, from three-dimensional models by building up layers of material.

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Industrial Design Technology

Industrial Design Technology

Industrial Design Technology combines design and engineering to ensure consumer products work well and look good.

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Optoelectronic Technology

Optoelectronic Technology

Optoelectronics is an emerging technology used in a range of applications from lighting products to medical research and treatment, advanced manufacturing devices to measuring technology.

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Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Technicians ensure the equipment for collecting, generating, or distributing power from a wide variety of sources including wind, water, solar and geothermal, is properly maintaine…

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Robot Systems Integration

Robot Systems Integration

Robot Systems Integration ensures that robots fit properly in the production process.

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Information and Communication Technology

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Construction and Building Technology

14 skills
Intelligent Security Technology

Intelligent Security Technology

Intelligent security technicians plan, install, and maintain systems that protect people, assets, and infrastructure, minimizing risks and ensuring safety in critical situations.

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Wall and Floor Tiling

Wall and Floor Tiling

Laying tiles accurately and a high level of finish in a variety of materials in residential, commercial, and public projects.

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Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing and Heating

Installing plumbing and heating systems in a diverse range of projects associated with the construction industry.

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Electrical Installations

Electrical Installations

Designing and installing electrical systems in all types of commercial, residential, and industrial projects, while carrying out maintenance and repairs safely and quickly.

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Bricklaying

Bricklaying

Building homes and commercial projects to the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and skill.

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Plastering and Drywall Systems

Plastering and Drywall Systems

Plastering flat surfaces, installing drywall systems, and creating decorative moldings on projects from private homes to historic houses.

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Painting and Decorating

Painting and Decorating

Using paint, decorative coatings, wallpaper, gilding, and sign writing both indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of working environments.

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Cabinetmaking

Cabinetmaking

Working in wood to create high quality furniture and units, showing skill and an aesthetic understanding of design and finish.

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Joinery

Joinery

Cutting and joining interior and exterior items, from windows and stairs, to bookshelves and tables, for both commercial and residential projects.

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Carpentry

Carpentry

Carpenters are key members of the construction industry. They are responsible for all the wooden structures involved in building projects, from installing staircases and building roofs to fitting w…

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Landscape Gardening

Landscape Gardening

Designing, installing, and maintaining gardens and landscaped areas in private and public spaces.

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Keeping refrigeration and air conditioning working is essential to the modern world.

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Concrete Construction Work

Concrete Construction Work

A vital role in any building site specifically in charge of providing the concrete which is the core element of any construction project.

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Digital Construction

Digital Construction

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a way to create and manage information about a project throughout its construction.

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Transportation and Logistics

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Creative Arts and Fashion

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Social and Personal Services

10 skills
Hairdressing

Hairdressing

Cutting, styling, treating, and colouring hair for men, women, and children in a work environment that ranges from homes and salons, to film and television productions.

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Beauty Therapy

Beauty Therapy

The beauty therapist offers a head-to-toe experience that improves the client’s quality of life by making them look and feel their best.

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Pâtisserie and Confectionery

Pâtisserie and Confectionery

Creating hot and cold sweet treats using edible materials that are a delight both for the eye and the taste buds.

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Cooking

Cooking

Cooking embraces a wide range of skills from creating menus and preparing dishes for Michelin-starred restaurants, to workplace canteens and cafeterias.

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Restaurant Service

Restaurant Service

Providing food and drink services to guests in hotels and restaurants, showing attentiveness, and understanding of their needs and expectations.

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Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care

Improving the quality of life for clients by working closely with the medical profession to provide care, recuperation, and rehabilitation while promoting physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

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Dental Prosthetics

Dental Prosthetics

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Retail Sales

Retail Sales

Retail Sales is a dynamic career that connects customers with the products they love. Whether in-store or online, retail salespeople shape the way we shop, interact, and experience brands.

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Bakery

Bakery

Mixing and baking a wide range of breads and pastries, to the delight of customers and enhancing the reputation of restauranteurs and vendors.

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Hotel Reception

Hotel Reception

Hotel receptionists deliver a range of guest services and are vital to enhancing a hotel’s reputation and encouraging repeat business.

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