Items

• Lluís Fradera, oral history interview

  A wide-ranging filmed interview with Llúis Fradera who won a first place trophy in the Cabinetmaking category in Brussels 1958. Ever since his success at Brussels as a young man, Fradera has been a lifelong passionate supporter of WorldSkills. Born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1940, he recalls in the interview his early childhood as the son of a doctor who was the first in his large family to choose a vocational path. He discusses his early years at a boarding school, being selected to represent Spain at the international level in Belgium and travelling there by bus with fellow participants. The interview was filmed in 2019 at the Salesianos Sarriá VET School, Barcelona where he studied as a young man.
• 32nd International Vocational Training Competition, Chinese Taipei 1993 - Video report

  VHS tape with a video on the 32nd International Vocational Training Competition, Chinese Taipei 1993 - Video report
• Competing for the future

  VHD tape with a video documentary on the UK performance at the 32nd International Vocational Trining Competition, Chinese Taipei 1993
• 29th International Vocational Training Competition, Sydney 1988 - Documentary

  29th International Vocational Training Competition, Sydney 1988 - Documentary
• 29th International Vocational Training Competition, Sydney 1988

  VHS tape documentary on the 29th International Vocational Training Competition, Sydney 1988
• Recollections of Thomas Biber, Metal Roofing Competitor, Osaka 1985

  Recollections of Thomas Biber, Metal Roofing Competitor, Osaka 1985
• 28th International Vocational Training Competition, Osaka 1985

  VHS tape documentary briefing and introducing the 28th International Vocational Training Competition, Osaka 1985
• 28th International Vocational Training Competition, Osaka 1985 - Video report on the UK team participation

  VHS tape with recording of a Channel 4 Documentary about WSC Osaka 1985. The documentary entails the experience of these following competitors: Alison Wright – (Electronics), Paul Lear (Milling), Jennifer Willis (Dressmaking), Frankie Gallo (Hairdressing)
• Interview with Anton Mevissen

  Interview with Anton Mevissen
• Interview with Fritz Kunz

  Interview with Fritz Kunz. Transcript in German is attached
• 19th International Vocational Training Competition, Tokyo 1970, video report

  19th International Vocational Training Competition, Tokyo 1970, video report
• Recollections of Francis Boulanger, Competitor, Tokyo 1970

  Recollections of Francis Boulanger, Competitor, Tokyo 1970
• Recollections of Francis Boulanger, Competitor, Tokyo 1970

  Recollections of Francis Boulanger, Competitor, Tokyo 1970
• 17th International Apprentice Competition, Bern 1968 -Report

  17th International Apprentice Competition, Bern 1968 -Report, with spaecial focus on teh competitors free time and cultural visits
• José Rubio, Oral History

  Born in 1950, José Rubio is a teacher and principal of a VET School. He was Spanish Team Leader in 1989 and 1991 and has been supporting the Spanish Team since 1968. Recorded at the WSM Project Coordinator’s office in Madrid
• Filmed interview Patrick Carpenter, Dublin 1963

  A filmed interview with Patrick “Paddy” Carpenter, sheet metal competitor and teacher. In the 2020 interview Carpenter describes his journey from young apprentice sheet metal worker to teacher at the College of Technology, Bolton Street until retirement. Carpenter’s career decision was influenced by his brother, also a sheet metal worker. He won silver at Dublin 1963| bronze at Lisbon 1964 and received a diploma of excellence at Glasgow 1965. In 1971 he began a long career teaching sheet metal work to young students.
• The Craftsman

  DVD containing the movie "The Craftsman", a colour film about the 12th International Trade Competition for Apprentices in Dublin, Ireland, in July 1963. The 29-minute film with a narrated voice over gives a chronological overview of the event from the competitors arriving at the airport to the closing ceremony. Among the skills shown are wood working, brick laying and welding. The nationalities shown are European and Asian. In addition to the competition itself, there is a lot of footage of Dublin, its surrounding countryside, official banquets and touristic excursions. Dublin 1963 was a major success: it was the largest skills competition to be held until that point and more than 200 apprentices from 13 countries took part. 100 observers also attended.
• Recollections of three British competitors at 1961 Duisburg

  A wide-ranging interview filmed in October 2019 with Leslie Woolley, Clive Barker and Michael Mothershaw who participated in the 1961 competition in Duisburg, Germany. The three were apprentices for the Michelin company in England at the time of the event and the recording was made at its headquarters. Woolley competed in gas welding, narrowly missing a bronze medal, by his account because he was not quick enough. All three were struck by the warmth of the welcome by the German people, despite reservations from their parents of residual hostility from the Second World War. Clive Barker competed in Barcelona 1960, placing third in oxyacetylene welding, and competed again in 1961. Michelin was an early enthusiast of the IVTO competitions, sending apprentices from 1959 to at least 1962.
• Footage of 1954 Competition

  This 400 foot canister of silent black and white film was sent to Fred Hill by Spain. The date says 1954, but the address label records it being sent to Fred Hill MBE suggesting after 1963. The title of the film is "Voluntad de resurgimiento", the Will of Resurgance, a Francoist slogan used for the first Spanish national competitions. The film is likely around 10 minutes long, and possibly a promotional/propaganda film for the contest. A note (scanned and attached) suggests that an attempt to transfer the film to video was made in 1986, but that this was unsuccessful because it was "too dark." Digitlized in 2020
• WorldSkills International History 1950-2010

  CD containing the pdf version of the "IVTO History book" on its 60th Anniversary
• IVTO History 1950-2000

  CD containing the pdf version of the "IVTO History book" on its 50th Anniversary
• WorldSkills Competition St Gallen 2003, report

  DVD with photos, documents and video reports on the 37th WorldSkills Competition St Gallen 2003. It is included in a plastic box together with a brochure.
• WorldSkills Competition St Gallen 2003, report

  DVD with photos, documents and video reports on the 37th WorldSkills Competition St Gallen 2003. It is included in a plastic box together with a brochure.
• WorldSkills London 2011 photo book

  Commemorative DVD with videos on the WorldSkills London 2011: Record of the event – Introduction Welcome to London Creating the event The competition – Agriculture and Horticulture The competition – Arts, Media and Publishing The competition – Construction, Planning and the Built environment The comeptition – Engineering and Manufacturng Technologies The competition – Health, Publics Services and Care The competition – Information and Communication Technology Visitor experience The value of skills Closing Ceremony Delivering the legacy Event highlights| a short overview of WorldSkills London 2011 and its many successes
• Event highlights| a short overview of WorldSkills London 2011 and its many successes.

  Event highlights| a short overview of WorldSkills London 2011 and its many successes.