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Cliff Williams - Download Case Study

Hometown: Talley, Wales
Trade: Carpentry

Competition: WorldSkills 2009, Calgary

Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 2 & 3 Wood Occupation
* Foundation & Advanced Constructing Award
* City & Guilds Maths & English

Employer: Anthony Rees - Completed apprenticeship

Ambition
I would like to have my own business and lead my own team.

What made you get involved in competitions?
I was asked by a lecturer in college. He has also trained me for competitions.

What does this experience mean to you?
Getting further training in my skill which will make me better at my work. Also, meeting other trades, and meeting different people.

Personal achievements
- 2007 WorldSkills UK Bronze medal winner
- 2008 WorldSkills UK Silver medal winner
- Represented South Wales in show jumping in Somerset
- Played darts for Wales under 18 years old 3 times in the Europe cup
- Played darts in the world competitions 4 times under 18 years old
- Silver medal in the darts under 18 years old in a singles competition

Something we didn’t know about Cliff
Keen on show jumping – I would like to do more show jumping after WorldSkills.