Download the 2008 Secondary Registration Package for the Provincial Skills Competition.

Skills Canada Alberta is proud to host Alberta's premier showcase of trade and technology talent at the 16th Annual Provincial Skills Competition.

With the support of hundreds of teachers, industry contacts and government partners 550 Alberta students will showcase their skills in an experience of a lifetime. Thousands more will attend the event to gain inspiration and information. Visit the scopes page for a full list of secondary events.

To compete at the Provincial Skills Competition in welding, high school students must qualify at a Regional Skills Canada Competition.

Gold medalists at the Provincial Skills Competition (PSC) are rewarded with selection to Team Alberta and an opportunity to showcase their skills at the Canadian Skills Competition, which will be held following the PSC in Calgary on May 26-27, 2008. Students must be present at the PSC Awards Ceremony to claim their spot on Team Alberta.

This year eight Regional Skills Canada Competitions will take place in Alberta.

Gold medalists in all other events at the Regional Skills Canada Competitions will automatically be entered into the Provincial Skills Competitions.

It is the school’s responsibility to ensure that their students participating in the Provincial Skills Competition meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled in a public, separate or private secondary school in the same school year in which the Provincial Skills Competition is held.
• Must be born on or after January 1, 1987.

Students currently enrolled in the RAP program should be enrolled in the Secondary Level of competition. Application to participate in the Apprentice Level will be considered if space is unavailable in the Secondary Level.

Students that do not comply with the safety requirements outlined in the scope will not be eligible to compete. Please review the safety equipment required to be brought by the competitor to avoid disqualification.