Honda lays down Have A Go challenge at BTCC
As part of its Gold sponsorship of WorldSkills London 2011, Honda (UK) and the Honda Racing Team from the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will, along with other sponsors and partners to WorldSkills London 2011, be laying down a challenge to spectators and the wider BTCC fraternity to Have A Go at a variety of activities which have their roots in vocational skills. The activities, which showcase the skills required in engineering, beauty therapy, robotics and hospitality, will be available for everyone to try at every BTCC race meeting this coming season.
Have A Go is a national campaign created by WorldSkills London 2011 and sets out to provide one million opportunities for people across the UK to try a new skill in a fun and engaging way as part of its mission to change perceptions of vocational skills and training.
“Bringing the WorldSkills London 2011 Have A Go challenges to BTCC is a perfect combination – the two things complement each other very well,” says Sarah Mayo, Partnerships Manager at Honda (UK). “When you look further than the black stuff at a racing circuit and start to think about how many skills are involved in putting on a weekend’s racing you end up with quite a few. Engineering, hospitality, event management, landscaping, beauty therapy, graphic design – the list goes on. We really hope that many people will be encouraged to come and Have A Go over the course of the race weekend – it should be a lot of fun!”
Honda/Snap-on: Have A Go at... Pit Stop Challenge
Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users. The Honda/Snap-on, Pit Stop Challenge is a timed activity that will test the reflexes and concentration of the Have A Go-ers as they get to grips with a cordless impact gun to fasten the wheel nuts & finish off with a torque wrench to check that the correct setting has been achieved on a double wheel jig - not as easy as it first appears.
The challenge embraces the very spirit of WorldSkills London 2011 Have A Go campaign by providing a bite-size, hands-on and competitive skills experience but also demonstrates the types of skills that are required to perform an everyday task in an automotive workplace or perform under pressure as part of a team within a racing environment.
Dermalogica: Have A Go at... ‘Healthy Hands’ and ‘Shave Solutions’
Dermalogica is the number one choice of skin professionals worldwide and its qualified beauty therapists will be on hand, teaching a range of stress busting hand massage techniques as well as tips on reducing and preventing the signs of ageing.
In addition to the Healthy Hands one-on-one, Dermalogica will also be running a ‘Shave Solutions’ workshop giving top tips about how to ensure a closer, smoother shave… worth a sneaky peek to see how many of the BTCC driver line-up take up the offer!
Festo - The Robotino: Have A Go at... Robotics
Festo Didactic is the sponsor of Mobile Robotics and Mechatronics competitions at the WorldSkills London 2011 events and will be bringing its incredible mobile robot system - called ‘The Robotino’ - for Have A Go-ers to remotely control around a cleverly built circuit, use the in-built camera and move a plastic puck to the finish line.
Robotino has an omnidirectional drive, a learning system for basic and further training and a research and development platform for universities and colleges, all in one system.
Craft Guild of Chefs: Have A Go at... Sushi Making
Ever wondered how sushi is made? Now’s the time to Have A Go under the expert guidance of members of the Craft Guild of Chefs and Moran Hotels who, at Brands Hatch will demonstrate the art of sushi making and rolling with the use of vegetarian ingredients. They will explain the basic sushi making techniques, construction and how to season followed by a chance for people to produce a sushi roll.
Established in 1965 as a Guild of the Cookery and Food Association, the Craft Guild of Chefs has developed into the leading Chefs’ Association in the UK and has many members from all aspects of the foodservice and hospitality sectors worldwide.
Learn Direct – Have A Go at... Learning Online
Learn Direct is a Silver sponsor of WorldSkills 2011, as part of its recognition of the importance of investing in skills and giving people the chance to try something new. Every day, Learn Direct sees first-hand how skills have a direct impact on productivity – on an individual, business and national level.
To support the Have A Go campaign, Learn Direct will be bringing advisers to BTCC who will encourage people to ‘Have A Go Online’ with learndirect.co.uk as well as offering people the chance to chat about the courses and qualifications on offer – from Maths, English and IT to apprenticeships.
