This is the first time a Singapore organisation other than an educational institution is on board WorldSkills.
Techincians Muhamad Izudin Zainuddin and Mohamed Rady Mohamed Sany have been undergoing extensive training to represent Singapore at the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon.
The event is being held from Sept 10 to 15, and 35 young people from the Institute of Technical Education , polytechnics and transport operator SBS Transit will represent Singapore across 30 skill areas. Technicians Muhamad Izuddin Zainudin and Mohamed Rady Mohamed Sany are competing in the rail vehicle technology event at the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Among the 30 skills Singapore is taking part in, rail vehicle technology is the only exhibition skill where competitors are ranked according to their performance instead of being given gold, silver and bronze medals.Competitors in this field have to carry out inspections, maintenance and repair, and general troubleshooting of rail vehicle parts. They must work in a team, with an understanding of a wide range of technologies, including door operations, power distribution, brakes and wheels.
Although they do not have the luxury of training as rigorously as participants from the ITE and polytechnics, Mr Rady said the nature of their work at SBS Transit prepares them for the competition.Mr Izuddin said that he hopes prospective employers will appreciate this competition experience under his belt, especially if he does well. He is confident he and Mr Rady did their best despite the stressful conditions at the competition.
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