ISME Skills Competition

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2026 DATE TBC

Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology.

ISME Forward

First of all we want to thank The Institute of Technology for the use of their facility.

The Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering is a learned body with individual membership open to those employed in the sheet metal and associated industries.

ISME has been established over 70 years and promotes the science of working and using sheet metal and provides opportunities for people to exchange ideas and information.

We also encourage the development of members by providing networking opportunities and creating an institute that people in the industry aspire to join. The encouragement of the development of sheet metal working skills in young people through the annual Sheet Metal Skills Competition is very important to the Institute.

 

In December 2024, ISME Members agreed that ISME should join forces with the Metal Forming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA).

The Institute has a student grade membership of £20/ year for which you will receive copies of the ISME Journal, Oracle which keeps members up to date with the latest developments and events in the Sheet Metal Industry.

Students Joining on the day of the skills competition get the first years membership free. For details of membership please click here.

How to Take Part

To Enter the competition please complete an entry form for each Apprentice & scan and email to;

ismesec@gmail.com 

Download Entry Form

Category 1 – Tool Caddy Drawing

The competition project is designed to test and compliment the skills and training of learners, trainees and Apprentices entering the Sheet Metalwork Industry or foundation level 2 or early entry Level 3

The project is accompanied by a Marking Schedule which is important that:

  • It should be used during the competitor briefing by the Tutor.

  • Used by the competitor to validate their work.

  • Jointly used by the competitor and Tutor during marking.

  • Attached to the test project written account by the competitor.

    The test project, marking schedule and written account of the manufacturing processes used must be presented to the Judges on the day of competition assessment.

    The Test Project winner Receives a cash prize.

    The Test Project Written account winner also Receives a cash prize.

Judgement Day Itinerary

9:30

  • ISME Judges arrive at 9.30 for registration and competition briefing. Tea/Coffee available.

10:30

  • Apprentices and trainers with exhibits arrive and register.

  • Tea/Coffee and light refreshments available.

11:30

  • Judging Commences

  • During this period Apprentices and Trainers go Free of Charge to the Black Country Living Museum.

  • This is an award winning open-air museum that tells the story of one of the very first industrial landscapes in Britain.

  • Fish & Chips lunch provided from the on-site shop for competitors and trainers.

14:30

  • ISME Chairman and ISME Secretary to meet & greet additional Guests.
  • Apprentices and Trainers return
  • Tea & coffee available.

15:15
Presentation commences.

• ISME Chairman welcomes guests and thanks sponsors.

  • Presentation of certificates and prizes including the Adrian Nicklin Trophy.
  • Closed by ISME Secretary.
  • Photo’s.
  • Estimated finish time 4.00pm

Download Entry Form