Dear Competitor, dear Expert,
this e-manual you have just entered is an opportunity for you to make your preparation process for the next competition more systematic and comprehensive.
Through different themes you will be able to learn new approaches and techniques in preparation process, gain new information and insights of professionals experienced in many skills competitions.
You will also have the opportunity to test your knowledge regarding various aspects of preparation process, including basic competition rules.
There are also additional video materials with personal stories and advices of former competitors.
We hope this e-manual will be useful for you and your team.
Good luck from PLASS-COMP team!
Part 1 – Psychological preparation
- The concept of WorldSkills Competition
- Psychological preparation
- The pillars of optimal competitive performance
- Competitive mental framework
- Structuring the training program for WorldSkills competitors
- Psychological skills training
Part 2 – Specific vocational skills training process
- Specific vocational skills training process
- Expert’s and mentor’s role
- Detailed analysis of the relationship between judge and mentor at EuroSkills competition
- Relationship between judge and mentor in the Restaurant Service competition (EuroSkills)
- Preparation for competition
- Assessment and judging skills and values
- Personal experience as a Plumbing and Heating Expert at EuroSkills competitions
Part 3 – A competitor’s view
- A competitor’s view: Irena Čepon (WorldSkills Slovenia, competitor)
- Preparing for competition
- Competition
- Personal characteristics
- After the competition
- Overall advices
Manual for preparation of Competitors and Experts for international (EuroSkills and WorldSkills) skills competitions
The purpose of this manual was not to cover all possible challenges you might face as an Expert or Competitior during preparation period and during WorldSkills/EuroSkills Competition itself.
On the other hand, it aimed to stress main features and challenges, especially psychological challenges, in your preparation.
As a part of this manual there is a quiz that covers different fields of preparation, including basic information needed for good preparation for the competition, and participation that will be as smoothly as possible, regarding aforementioned issues.
We wish you a good luck in your preparation period, and on the competition!
PLASS-COMP team