Welding

Assembling of metal pieces through welding in order to obtain a final product in conformity with the specifications and the plan.

Description of the skill

Welding involves the precise assembly of metal components through various welding techniques to produce a final product that meets the specifications and design plan. Competitors must interpret technical drawings, prepare materials, and execute welds with accuracy and consistency. The skill requires knowledge of welding processes, safety standards, and quality control. Success depends on the ability to create strong, clean welds while ensuring the finished structure conforms to all dimensional and functional requirements.

Competition Rules

Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.

Charter of Judges

Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the Assessment Framework.

Technical Description

Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for.

  • Released in November 2026

This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.

The previous International Abilympics Metz 2023 Pre‑task Assignment is available below. It illustrates the competition’s level of difficulty but does not correspond to the document for 2027.

Task Assignment

Task Assignment is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.

  • Released in February 2027

(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)

Skill Manager

Person in charge of organising the skill.

Simple white illustration of a person on grey background.

Jukka Saastamoinen

Savo Vocational College (Sakky)

Judges

The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.

  • Application period for judges in May 2026
  • Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
  • Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027

Partners of the skill

  • Sakky logo.

In co-operation

  • Ministry of Education and Culture Finland logo.
  • Finnish National Agency for Education logo.