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Competition Descriptions

Below is a brief description of each competition currently part of the Delaware SkillsUSA Championships for High School competitors.

Leadership Events

Accessing National Technical Standards

Preparation for the SkillsUSA Championships begins with the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. These are the official rules and regulations for each competition, and they are included as a benefit of membership. In addition to the rules for all national competitions, the standards include an overview, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirement, and eligibility and equipment lists.

To access the Technical Standards, members both students and advisors, can navigate to SkillsUSA Pathful.

This competition requires a five- to seven-minute demonstration of an occupational skill in an area in which a student is training. Competitors use examples, experiments, displays, or practical operations to clearly explain their skills using competitor-prepared visual aids. A letter from an appropriate school official on school letterhead stating that the competitor is classified under the provisions of Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997, is required for participation.

Teams of 2

A freshmen-only, state-level contest that encourages ninth-grade students to reflect on their future career goals. Competitors create a tabletop display and deliver a short commentary that explores the personal experiences, skills, and motivations behind their career interests—connecting their journey to the SkillsUSA Framework and the excitement of competition.

SkillsUSA student members build a three-dimensional display that articulates the annual SkillsUSA competition theme. The members of the chapter build the display and three students present information about the display during a presentation and interview with judges.

Teams of 3

The Community Service competition evaluates local chapter activities that benefit their communities while members become productive community members. SkillsUSA chapters present their best community service project for the current school year. Competitors are evaluated on a professional portfolio that details their chapter’s community service project and on a presentation to a panel of judges. The competencies that are evaluated are based on the team’s professionalism in the visual representation of the project, designing and implementing an engaging presentation, and effective delivery of that presentation.

Teams of 3

This competition tests the competitor’s readiness in applying for employment and their understanding of the process. The competition includes completing an application and interviewing with the judges. Their resume and portfolio are used during their interviews. The competition is available to students who are classified under the provisions of Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997.

Individual

The competition requires competitors to give a three- to five-minute speech on an assigned topic with five minutes of advance preparation. Competitors enter the preparation area one at a time, where they are given a speech topic. They are judged on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, organization, and effectiveness.

Individual

Competitors are evaluated on their understanding of employment procedures faced in applying for positions in the occupational areas in which they are training. The competition is divided into phases, including the following: completion of employment application; introduction scenario with a receptionist; and an in-depth interview(s).

Individual

Competitors demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill used in the occupational area for which they are training. The competition requires a demonstration performing an occupational skill accompanied by a clear explanation of the topic using experiments, displays or practical operations.

Individual

Competitors demonstrate and explain an entry-level technical skill used either in the occupational area for which they are training or outside the training area. The competition requires a demonstration performing an occupational skill accompanied by a clear explanation of the topic using experiments, displays or practical operations.

Individual

The competition consists of documenting and presenting activities members have been involved with during the school year, including chapter meetings, leadership training, publicity, community service projects, professional development, program of work, awards, local and state competitions and other selected chapter activities. Each activity is documented in a professional portfolio and a team of three members are interviewed.

Teams of 3

Students present their winning state conference pin and artwork and participate in an oral presentation regarding all aspects of the creation of their design. Competitors will explain how the pin represents their state, its unique qualities and why another SkillsUSA student or adult member would want to wear the pin. The competitor will create a tabletop display that represents the process they used to create the design.

Individual

The competition requires students to deliver a five- to seven-minute prepared speech based on the annual SkillsUSA competition theme. Competitors are evaluated on their ability to present thoughts relating to the central theme clearly and effectively, and are rated on voice, mechanics and platform deportment.

Individual

The competition evaluates bulletin board displays created by SkillsUSA chapters based on the annual SkillsUSA competition theme. The bulletin boards promote SkillsUSA, career and technical education in general and related occupational information. An accompanying professional portfolio documents the development and construction of the bulletin board. An oral presentation explains the process, purpose and educational value of the bulletin board.

Individual

The Quiz Bowl competition tests a team of five to seven competitors on their ability to quickly respond to knowledge questions covering academics, current events and SkillsUSA professional development curriculum. Teams will demonstrate communication skills, teamwork, problem solving and time-management skills by determining and presenting the answer to each question clearly within the five-second time frame. Each competitor will take two written tests. One will be a written Quiz Bowl test covering general academic and current events issues. The other will be the national SkillsUSA Professional Development Test.

Teams of 5-7

Students present their winning state conference T-shirt and create a professional portfolio that documents the process used to create the design. Competitors will participate in an oral presentation regarding all aspects of the creation of their design and explain how the T-shirt represents their state, its unique qualities and why another SkillsUSA student or adult member would want to wear the shirt.

Individual

 

Skilled & Technical

Accessing National Technical Standards

Preparation for the SkillsUSA Championships begins with the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. These are the official rules and regulations for each competition, and they are included as a benefit of membership. In addition to the rules for all national competitions, the standards include an overview, lists of technical skills and knowledge required, clothing requirement, and eligibility and equipment lists.

To access the Technical Standards, members both students and advisors, can navigate to SkillsUSA Pathful.

The world of 3D is rapidly expanding, and career opportunities exist in a wide range of fields, including architecture, games, product and industrial design, civil engineering, and film and television animation. This competition allows students to step into a real-world 3D production environment where creative output must be accomplished within specific timeframes, resources, and design constraints. This is a two-person team event and includes a written exam. Competitors must produce high quality images and an animated short subject using computer-generated 3D images. Students are evaluated on their technical knowledge, production skills, and creative abilities, including visual development and storyboarding. Competitors can also interface with and get feedback from judges with successful careers in 3D visualization and animation.

Teams of 2

This competition tests technical skills and creative aptitude as though competitors worked for an advertising agency. In addition to a written test, competitors will recreate a provided advertisement on a computer. Competitors are judged on their accuracy, proficiency with industry software, and ability to meet a deadline. The competition also includes a creative portion. The creative portion involves the application of creative thinking and a design challenge. Layout, drawing, and illustration skills are used, as well as the ability to create vibrant, effective designs using a computer.

Individual

Competitors will use their drafting skills to solve an architectural problem. The competition includes a written test, a hand sketch, and drawings that are either computer-generated or board drafted. The competition evaluates the competitors’ problem-solving abilities, not simply CAD skills.

Individual

Students will produce (plan, write, voice, record, edit, and render) up to a three minute radio production, such as a PSA, sound rich/NPR style news story, or a sound and interview news story. A 60-second streaming radio infomercial and 30-second ad spot will be produced and inserted into the production. The complete production requires students to demonstrate their ability to plan a project that meets a specific prompt and run time; and to gather, edit and mix a variety of audio sources. Competitors must render their completed project to a specified audio file format.

Teams of 2

The competition is consistent with the automotive maintenance and light repair task list outlined in the guidelines published by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation. Competitors demonstrate their ability to perform tasks selected from the standards mentioned above as determined by the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Committee.

Individual

Competitors demonstrate the ability to perform skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in surface preparation, spray gun operation, paint mixing, matching and applying, solving paint applications problems, determining finish defects with an understanding of causes and cures, masking, and utilizing safety precautions. Competitors also complete an interview and an ASE written exam. The overall appearance of the finished products, speed, and proper safety practices is judged.

Individual

The competition is consistent with the automobile technician task list outlined in guidelines published by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation. Competitors demonstrate their ability to perform tasks selected from the standards mentioned above as determined by the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Committee.

Individual

Competitors are challenged to meet production and quality standards expected by industry. The competition includes a written examination and practical exercises. Competitors demonstrate their knowledge and skills through scaling, mixing, preparing, and baking products. The products include, but may not be limited to, breads, rolls, cookies, and assorted pastries. The student must also demonstrate cake decorating skills. The competitor must work efficiently to produce quality products in a job-like setting.

Individual

The competition is defined by industry standards as identified by the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Committee and the National Barbering Association. The competition is divided into separate skill performance tasks including haircutting, hair styling, hair color, and beard design and coloring. Creativity is assessed in the creative cut and beard design, while haircutting is evaluated in the recreation of men’s haircuts from a photograph. The competition will include an interview, creation of a resume, and the completion of a job application.

Individual

Students demonstrate competencies related to the cleaning, custodial services, and building maintenance trades. These areas will include, but are not limited to, carpet care, office and restroom cleaning, floor care, and liquid measurement. A letter from an appropriate school official on school letterhead stating that the competitor is classified under the provisions of Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997, is required for participation.

Individual

Competitors build a small cabinet or piece of furniture from the supplied materials and drawings. Competitors are expected to read the drawings, lay out, create a cut list, and cut the parts using a variety of tools including, but not limited to, the following: table saw, miter saw, drill, hinge boring machine, and various hand tools. The parts must be accurately assembled, sanded, and adjusted to tolerances specified by the judges.

Individual

 

Competitors frame walls using wood and/or steel studs, cut and install rafters, gable end overhangs, fascia board and soffit installation, install sheathing and/or exterior siding and trim. Demonstration of knowledge of stair construction is required. Competitors will be judged on accuracy, ability to read and interpret blueprints, workmanship, safety, and the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.

Individual

The competition is consistent with expectations and competencies associated with collision repair center estimators (Blue Printers), insurance auto claim appraisers/adjusters, and independent appraisers. Competitors demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on, but not limited to, the following: virtual appraisals, computerized estimating specific to frontal damage, unibody damage, light mechanical damage, rear damage including quarter panel replacement, and total loss evaluations. The overall accuracy and quality of the finished products, efficiency, and communication skills will be judged by industry professionals.

Individual

Competitors demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the task list outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the I-CAR Knowledge and Skills Protocol, and the ASE Education Foundation. The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in the following areas: metal straightening, attachment methods, plastic repair, and structural analysis. The overall appearance of the finished product, speed, and proper safety practices are judged. There is a written test on structural analysis and an ASE exam. The students must upload a resume and complete a mock interview.

Individual

Competitors will install the most commonly used roof type, thermoplastic, on the same mockup used for NRCA’s ProCertification exam. Participants will put on all required safety equipment, roll out a sheet of thermoplastic membrane, mechanically attach it to the deck, flash the perimeter edge wall, and flash around a box and pipe boot. Contest involves a written test, which is the same as the exam for NRCA’s TRAC: Thermoplastic course.

Individual

Competitors demonstrate knowledge of computer programming, describe how programs and programming languages work, and describe the purposes and practices of structured programming. The competition may include a computer programming problem consisting of background information and program specifications. An appropriate (successfully executable) computer program from design notes and instructions will be developed.

Individual

Students demonstrate their skills in hair color, haircutting, hair styling, and long hair design in separate assessments. All work is performed on mannequins, so each competitor begins with the same model and the same type of hair. Competitors will perform one women’s cut and one men’s cut from a finished photo. They will also create one uniform layered haircut. A display of creativity is seen in the long hair segment of the competition where these future salon professionals demonstrate their own design skills.

Individual

Contestants will demonstrate basic skills associated with working a crime scene. Team members will take a test assessing overall crime scene knowledge. Team members will process a crime scene to include searching, identifying evidence, measuring, photographing, and preparing a sketch. Team members will also demonstrate basic crime scene skills such as lifting a fingerprint, swabbing serological evidence, packaging evidence, or similar skills. The team will interpret common crime scene evidence such as classifying a fingerprint pattern. Finally, the team will complete narratives, crime logs, and similar paperwork.

Teams of 3