Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Labor revealed that the International Skills Competition 46th (WorldSkills Shanghai 2022) in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China which is scheduled for competition Between 12 – 17 October 2022, due to the severe outbreak of COVID-19 in the country therefore announced that he would withdraw from hosting the International Skills Competition this time.
organization International Skills Competition held a meeting to discuss with member countries to supply the host country The competition will continue towards the end of 2022 with the title of Alternative Competitor Experiences in 2022.
has been assigned to Department of Skill Development Follow the schedule of the tournament host in each branch. To inform the youth representing Thailand who will be participating in the competition and the agencies that support the competition are closely aware of such information. to encourage the contestants Because everyone has been practicing for months. To represent the country in this competition
Enhance quality labor
Mr Suchart further said that International skill competition forum It is a competitive field that skilled youths dream of reaching. Because the youth who have been selected to compete at the international level It has been through many forums, both at the regional, national and ASEAN levels. This group of youngsters therefore have the hope of gaining experiences that cannot be obtained from learning or training.
It is also a quality workforce. which the Department of Skill Development Ministry of Labor can be used to extend the knowledge and experience of the children to workers in the country as well In line with the policy of General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister which has a policy to increase the competitiveness of Thai workers at the international level To be recognized by investors to see the potential of Thai workers Not less than any country in the world
Country hosting the tournament
Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, director-general of the Department of Skill Development, said that he has continued to monitor information on recruiting hosts for the competition. as well as informing youths representing Thailand and sponsoring agencies to know which countries are asking to host the competition in what fields, such as
- germany would like to host a competition in the field of machinery (lathes, milling machines), car body maintenance automotive technology and mechatronics
- Denmark would like to host a competition in the field of automotive repair
- South Korea to host 3D game design competition
- France would like to host a competition in the field of caring for the elderly and the sick
- Switzerland Request to host a competition in the field of cooking food and beverage service and model design
- Branch of mold making and assembly
- In the process of finding the host country
However, it will have to wait for confirmation from the organizer again whether the proposed country to host will be selected or not. The Department will bring news to inform continuously.
13 youths practice and compete in 12 fields
The training for 13 Thai youths has been carried out since March 1, 65 onwards to compete in the 46th International Skills Competition in 12 branches, consisting of
Groups of industrial technology careers include:
- Branch of CNC Machining (Lathe) (CN Turning)
- Branch of CNC Machining (Milling Machine) (CNC Milling)
- Model Design (Phototype Modeling)
- Major in Mold Making and Assembly (Plastic Die Engineering)
- Mechatronics branch (Mechatronics) (Team Type)
Transportation and logistics career groups include:
- Automobile Technology
- Autobody Repair Branch
- Car Painting Branch
Personal and Social Service Branches include:
- Senior and Patient Care Branch (Health and Social Care)
- Culinary branch
- Food and Beverage Service (Restaurant Service)