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“As an experienced fashion designer, I would like to inculcate in my students the importance of staying humble, earnest and disciplined throughout their careers. I hope they will always remember the passion and love for fashion that ignited their interest in this industry in the beginning,” Melvin Yeo, Coach for Fashion Technology at ITE, said when we asked him how he wanted to contribute to the younger generation.
Melvin is a senior lecturer at ITE and is now preparing students to compete in the area of Fashion Technology at WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) 2018. This is the first time that the skill area is being competed in at WSS. We are glad that experienced professionals like Melvin are passing on their passion and skills to the next generation of skilled talents! Watch the video to get to know more about Melvin.
We wish Melvin and his students the best for the competition in July! #wss2018 #myskills @Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
We are always encouraged to hear about students passionate about their skill areas. We wish every competitor the best, as the WSS Finals draw near! #nevergiveup #workhardplayhard #wss2018 #ourskillsAs a Mechanical Engineering student with no programming experience, Shi Jie trained with his peers while learning from each other. With practice, Shi Jie became more confident undertaking the role of a programmer in the two-person team at WorldSkills Singapore. "It has been a year well-spent journeying with everyone," said Shi Jie.
Meanwhile, Danish Abrisam is ready to fix any glitches at a short notice. "I had to learn programming quickly to help my partner in case any emergency arises," said Danish. In fact, Danish is a seasoned contestant at WorldSkills Singapore. He represented his ITE in 2016 and emerged as a bronze medallist in the mechatronics category.
During his Early Admissions Exercise interview, he told his interviewers in NP that he wished to compete in WorldSkills again. Although the journey has been tough, the final-year student is unfazed by the challenges, and hopes to become an investigative engineer one day.
Find out more about WorldSkills Singapore at www.worldskills.sg #wss2018 #ourskills
We are proud of all competitors of the WorldSkills Singapore Qualifying Rounds!💪🏻All of you have trained hard and discovered new facets of your individual skill areas! #itespore #ourskills #wss2018🎖️
ITE students battled it out in the Qualifying Rounds of WorldSkills Singapore 2018 for a chance to represent their school in the finals.
Here are the highlights 😉
#worldskillssg #wss2018 #ourskillsOver three days, our students battled it out across 26 skills areas at the Qualifying Rounds for WorldSkills Singapore 2018.
Skills areas include Rapid Transit Systems, Fashion Technology, Automobile Technology, Cooking, Mechatronics, and 3D Digital Game Art.
Here are the highlights of them giving their best to represent ITE in the finals!
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The WorldSkills Singapore Qualifying Rounds are now underway at ITE and the polytechnics! We wish all competitors the best. Let the games begin! #worldskillssg #wss2018 #SkillsRP's Qualifying Round for WorldSkills Singapore 2018 took place today!! From Aircraft Maintenance and Beauty Therapy to Graphic Design Technology and Restaurant Service, our students participated in 11 different skill areas!
Here are some highlights and do tag yourselves and your friends if you appear in our photos! #discoverRP #RPpride #wss2018
Skills Champions
Jhovelle Lee joined a course in Culinary and Hospitality as he had a burning passion for cooking and loved interacting with people. He is glad that he chose Temasek Polytechnic as it provided him a platform to learn from some of the best in the industry, ensuring that he is equipped with the required skillsets and knowledge to excel in the industry.
Joining the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition has also allowed him to go through further training, thereby honing his skills and preparing him for his career in the future as a chef.
Zachariah Chow has always had a burning desire to cook, especially for the people he loves. He cooks frequently for family members at home, and made the pivotal decision to transfer out of Junior College to pursue his passion for cooking at Temasek Polytechnic’s Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management.
At TP, he was taught the fundamentals of cooking, and the dos and don’ts in the kitchen by experienced and established chef instructors. Despite the many cuts and burns and rigorous training at TP, he persevered and eventually found his calling for fine dining at Iggy’s restaurant during his internship.
To further sharpen his culinary skills, he participated in the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition to further widen his exposure to the F&B scene in Singapore. Through the intensive regime that he was put through at the WSS training, he is equipped with the necessary skills to give him an edge in the industry. All these valuable experiences would definitely contribute to him becoming a more effective and exposed cook.
Cyndi Tay had always aspired to be a biologist until the hospitality industry ignited her passion. She is passionate about interacting with and meeting new people from all walks of life and dreams of setting up her own restaurant in future. With this dream, she took on the first step towards her journey by joining Republic Polytechnic‘s Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Operations.
Through the intensive training for the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition, she has grown to become a more patient and considerate person. Being able to provide guests an enjoyable dining experience and going the extra mile for them keeps her motivated to strive to perform better. She is glad that Republic Polytechnic has allowed her to pursue her dreams through the School of Hospitality.
The intensive training for the competition has broadened and raised her service skills to a higher level. Cyndi feels more equipped to handle and deal with impromptu situations now, and is more confident of delivering an excellent dining experience.
Solomon Tan wanted to join a course in game design and development because he wanted to create games that help its players, like how games have helped him. Game design has taught him the importance of having an open mind. Solomon’s wide experience and skillsets in game design enables him to draw from these experiences when creating a game for development. Developing and publishing games have taught him the importance of time management and problem-solving skills.
Solomon has no regrets choosing to study game design and development at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) as TP teaches its game design students all the necessary skillsets needed for them to create games on their own.
Solomon joined the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition in order to brush up his programming skills, a necessary trait for developing games. For instance, he picked up new skills in HTML, CSS and Javascript, and today, he is able to create web-based games easily.
In addition, Solomon also wanted to widen his experience so that he could tap on this in the future. Through intense training for this competition, Solomon learnt how to manage his time to balance WSS along with his school workload. Solomon could tap on this experience should he need to design a game character going through similar situations, leveling up his game design and development expertise.
Clarence enjoys developing interactive technology immensely, and this is why he went on to pursue a course in game design and development at Temasek Polytechnic. His interest in video games and other interactive media inspires him to create games are for entertainment and enjoyment.
Clarence chose to study his course at Temasek Polytechnic so that he could acquire the skills to pursue his deep passion for developing video games. He joined the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition to broaden his knowledge and to expand his experience in the field of web design. To do this, he applied the concepts he learnt about game development in his web designs, and vice versa. Furthermore, with the training from WSS, he has also learnt to work quickly and efficiently, a useful skill for most situations.
For Information Technology student, Sherman Sng, being able to take part in the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition has given him the opportunity to challenge and push himself beyond his current limits. He has a passion for web designing, and joined the WSS so that he can equip himself with the necessary knowledge to create more appealing and meaningful websites.
His training has also given him more exposure to new skills and techniques. Even though he is required to spend a lot of time training, doing so with other team members is an invaluable experience as he is able to learn from everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
Having juggled studies and training sessions for WSS for the past few months, Sherman is determined to put in his best effort for the competition. He is confident that his dedication, hard work and personal sacrifices will see him through the competition. He hopes that participating in the competition will raise his skills to greater heights and help him to be a better web designer/developer in the future.
Multimedia and Infocomm Technology student, Kat Yong Jie is interested in all things related to multimedia. He decided to participate in the Web Design area of the WorldSkills Singapore (WSS) competition in order to challenge himself.
Yong Jie is fascinated by all the things a fully-fledged website is capable of – animations, structure, connectivity and most importantly, the communication of ideas. He believes in providing the perfect experience for website users and putting a smile on their faces.
He is grateful to have dedicated staff at Nanyang Polytechnic to guide him through his learning journey. Through his WSS training, he learnt not only about designing and programming, but also about character-building and harnessing the disciplines needed to be a professional web designer. He hopes that through the skills he has gained, he can become a much better person and make his mark in the world someday.
Charmaine Kok has always been a fashion enthusiast, knowing very early on that she wanted to dabble in the fields of design and learn as much as she can about the different aspects of fashion. To her, fashion is the art form in which we live in, work in and sleep in. To her, there is always a place for fashion in the world.
In her eyes, visual merchandising is the forefront of commercial fashion where consumers get their first impression of a brand or its collection and products. She enjoys pushing her way out of the conventional and being experimental in her designs, never shying away from going all out and being big and bold. The most important impact she wishes to leave on people who view her works is to communicate through visuals, to influence people to talk about it – in short, creating interesting conversations.
Not only does she want to design a space or a window that merely showcases products, she wants to create an experience that can involve people and make them feel part of the space.
In Temasek Polytechnic, she has learnt about the different ways to manipulate colour, space and lighting to create a mood and influence customers, and this has inspired her to design more effectively.
44th WorldSkills Competition 2017
Austin Teo Jun Yi
Austin Teo is looking forward to meeting fellow competitors in the IT Solutions for Business category. Working hard to hone his skills, Austin shared “I’ve been practising and mentally preparing myself for this competition. Besides working through IT problems, I go for regular runs to keep myself fit and focused. I’ve also been seeking the advice of my coaches and other professionals who have a wealth of experience. This helps me to better understand how I can improve.”
Eljer Chua and Clarence Lim Yi An
Keeping calm and composed is one of the most important mantras for Eljer Chua and Clarence Lim when they train for WorldSkills and participate in competitions. Other than learning mechanical assembly, programming and troubleshooting skills, the duo has also undergone peak performance training sessions that taught them how to react when something goes wrong.
“We’ve come to realise the importance of staying calm and composed during the actual competition. We were taught how to focus on solving the problem instead of being shocked and panicky. I believe these skills will also benefit us when we start our working lives,” shared Eljer.
Wong Shu Ting and Raymond Tay Sze Seng
Building their skillsets in mechanical work, electrical work and programming, Wong Shu Ting and Raymond Tay hope to make Singapore proud by doing well in the Mobile Robotics skill area.
Shu Ting and Raymond have been consistently challenging their limits and putting in a lot of commitment into learning their trade. This dedication has made both Shu Ting and Raymond more confident in their decision-making. “The training allows us to see things from a different perspective,” said Shu Ting. “It makes me think about problems differently, and helps me adapt to real life situations.”
Low Kin Lin
Low Kin Lin is an aspiring graphic designer who has an interest in branding and packaging. Joining the competition has helped Kin Lin become a more efficient and effective designer. Through the daily exercises, designed by her coaches, Kin Lin is well-prepared and eager to meet and learn from designers who are also participating in the competition. She shares that training has not been easy. “You have to fully dedicate yourself to improving your skills and tenacity, but it will be a rewarding experience.”
Muhammad Zafhir Bin Nordin
With an eye for detail, it’s no wonder that Muhammad Zafhir is such a talented visual merchandiser. Zafhir is looking forward to doing Singapore proud in the upcoming WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 competition.
Zafhir shared that his family and friends are his main sources of strength. Whenever he feels down or stressed, his loved ones have helped him feel less lonely, and encouraged him to keep going and overcome his challenges. He also credits his lecturers for guiding him through tough times. “I learnt not to feel discouraged and see the value of hard work. This competition has truly changed how I perceive myself and how I see things. I will always stay passionate, be true to myself and be the best that I can be.”
Low Wei Ting
As a finalist for Aircraft Maintenance, Low Wei Ting not only has to be physically strong but also delicate and precise to properly use aircraft maintenance equipment and tools.
Wei Ting is grateful to his family, lecturers, trainers, and friends who support him and give him the strength to complete each day’s gruelling and exhausting training. Wei Ting is glad that his WorldSkills experience has made him more confident. He takes the initiative to learn more about his skill area, and is always trying to improve.
In addition to his goal of bringing back a medal from WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, Wei Ting also hopes he will pick up tips, skills and expertise from fellow participants. He would like to share this knowledge with everyone back home.
Rachel Ho Min Li
“Don’t get into it for monetary rewards, but rather have an interest in the trade area you have chosen” – This is Rachel Ho’s advice for anyone who hopes to follow in her footsteps. “Otherwise there won’t be much motivation to learn,” she adds.
As a WorldSkills competitor, Rachel believes that the most important thing is to have fun during both the training and the competition itself, and to learn from fellow competitors. This, she feels, will help alleviate stress and motivate the team.
Keon Ho Yi Shu
There’s a sense of adventure in taking things apart just to figure out ways to put them back together. It takes a maker’s spirit like Keon Ho’s, to know what makes things tick.
Keon puts into practice what he learnt from his Diploma in Electrical Engineering course by training intensively in the Industrial Control skills category. While working under pressure, the goal-getter also makes sure to ask questions and seek advice from his coaches and mentors. His advice for those keen in WorldSkills? “Go for it and persevere!”
Muhammad Danial Bin Suboh
Even before his ‘O’ Levels, budding chef Muhammad Danial Bin Suboh wanted to pursue a career in the culinary arts. His passion grew as he helped his mother in the kitchen and watched cooking shows such as Masterchef.
Danial has deferred his National Service to train intensively for the competition. “I practise cooking with different ingredients everyday so that I’ll know what to do if I’m given those ingredients. Then I’ll write down the recipe and keep practising to make the dish perfect before I move on to the next ingredient and dish.”
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