Skills Competition in Ethiopia: Experiences of 3 rd National Skills Competition Implementations and Lessons for Future Action

Abstract

This paper explores the experiences of skills competition events, focusing on
planning, preparation, execution, and post-competition activities. A
qualitative approach with phenomenological design was used, with six judges
and department heads from ICT, Wood science, and Building technology
participating. The study found that organizing skills competition events is
crucial for TVET image building and skill cultivation, However, several
factors are essential for future success, including arranging necessary
equipment, identifying skills to be tested, establishing rules, securing a venue,
involving stakeholders, preparing mock competitions, designing evaluation
criteria, appointing qualified judges, conducting fair judging, and recognizing
and awarding winners.