Skills for work. Preparation for the world.

Build skill. Shape what's next.

Supporting skilling across every WorldSkills skill since 2022. We prepare candidates for district, state, national and WorldSkills competitions, arrange international training, and help institutions build programmes that hold up to world standards.

01Precision
02Practice
03Progress
Indian Plumbing and Heating competitor at work during WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 · Shanghai 2026Candidates we trained competed for India at two WorldSkills Competitions. Next: Aichi 2028.Photo: WorldSkills International
3WorldSkills editions supported, 2022–2026
2WorldSkills Competitions with our trained candidates
64WorldSkills skills we support
2028Now preparing for WorldSkills Aichi
01 About us

Practical skills. Broader possibilities.

Solidstone Skills is a skills training and consultancy company. We work with candidates, training institutions and skill councils to turn practical ability into competition-ready performance.

We have supported skilling across three WorldSkills editions, from the 2022 Special Edition through Lyon 2024 to Shanghai 2026, and we're now supporting preparation for WorldSkills Aichi 2028. Our work spans hands-on training, international training, competition preparation and institutional consultancy, with support available for every WorldSkills skill.

How we work with institutions ↗
Skill PartnerTNSDCTamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation
WorldSkills trainingWMPSCWater Management and Plumbing Skill Council
Skill AmbassadorMSDEMinistry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India
Skill AmbassadorNSDCNational Skill Development Corporation
02 Competition training

Talent from Tamil Nadu. Ambition on a world stage.

We train candidates at every stage of the competition pathway, with the same standards, the same discipline and the same attention to detail at each level.

TNSDC Skill Partner

Tamil Nadu Skill Competitions

As a Skill Partner of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, we prepare candidates for district, state and regional rounds: technical drills, timed practice projects and mock judging against official marking schemes.

WorldSkills training with WMPSC

WorldSkills Competition Training

With the Water Management and Plumbing Skill Council, we train candidates for national selection and the WorldSkills Competition. Our trained candidates competed at Lyon 2024 and Shanghai 2026, and preparation for Aichi 2028 is under way.

Explore WorldSkills consultancy ↗
DistrictFirst selection round
StateTamil Nadu level
RegionalZone competitions
NationalIndiaSkills
WorldSkillsInternational stage
03 Skills we support

Support for all 64 skills.

Whatever the skill, we can support your candidates and institution with training, expert coordination, practice projects and international exposure. These are the six WorldSkills sectors, as competed at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Construction & Building Technology 14 skills

  • Bricklaying
  • Cabinetmaking
  • Carpentry
  • Concrete Construction Work
  • Digital Construction
  • Electrical Installations
  • Intelligent Security Technology
  • Joinery
  • Landscape Gardening
  • Painting and Decorating
  • Plastering and Drywall Systems
  • Plumbing and Heating
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Wall and Floor Tiling

Manufacturing & Engineering Technology 17 skills

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Autonomous Mobile Robotics
  • Chemical Laboratory Technology
  • CNC Milling
  • CNC Turning
  • Electronics
  • Industrial Control
  • Industrial Design Technology
  • Industrial Mechanics
  • Industry 4.0
  • Mechanical Engineering CAD
  • Mechatronics
  • Optoelectronic Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Robot Systems Integration
  • Water Technology
  • Welding

Social & Personal Services 10 skills

  • Bakery
  • Beauty Therapy
  • Cooking
  • Dental Prosthetics
  • Hairdressing
  • Health and Social Care
  • Hotel Reception
  • Pâtisserie and Confectionery
  • Restaurant Service
  • Retail Sales

Information & Communication Technology 8 skills

  • Cloud Computing
  • Cyber Security
  • ICT Network Infrastructure
  • IT Network Systems Administration
  • Mobile Applications Development
  • Software Applications Development
  • Software Testing
  • Web Technologies

Transportation & Logistics 8 skills

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Autobody Repair
  • Automobile Technology
  • Car Painting
  • Heavy Vehicle Technology
  • Logistics and Freight Forwarding
  • Rail Vehicle Technology
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems

Creative Arts & Fashion 7 skills

  • 3D Digital Game Art
  • Digital Interactive Media Design
  • Fashion Technology
  • Floristry
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Jewellery
  • Visual Merchandising

Your place. Or a dedicated skill lab.

We deliver training on your campus or at a dedicated skill lab, whichever suits your candidates.

Discuss your training needs ↗
International training

Train where the world's best train.

We arrange international training for candidates and trainers, with exposure to global standards, equipment and experts ahead of WorldSkills and other international competitions.

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04 The Solidstone approach

Confidence comes from practice.

i.

Understand the fundamentals

Every candidate starts with the theory, tools and standards behind the trade, so technique rests on real understanding.

ii.

Get hands-on

Most of the training time is practical work on competition-style projects with real materials and real tolerances.

iii.

Measure. Refine. Repeat.

Work is assessed against official marking schemes. Feedback is specific, and every attempt builds on the last.

Step 1

Enquiry

Tell us about your candidates, trade and target competition.

Step 2

Skill-gap assessment

We assess current ability against the competition standard.

Step 3

Training roadmap

A tailored plan with milestones, location and timeline.

Step 4

Training

Expert-led, hands-on sessions with practice projects.

Step 5

Mock assessment

Timed, judged runs to build competition readiness.

05 For institutions

WorldSkills consultancy.

For universities, training institutes, skill councils and companies building competition-standard programmes.

01

Planning & training roadmaps

Structured, long-term plans that take candidates from selection to competition.

02

Workshops & skill training

Focused workshops for candidates, trainers and experts, on site or at our labs.

03

Skill-gap assessment & bridging

Clear benchmarking against WorldSkills standards, with a plan to close the gaps.

04

International training & exposure

We arrange international training camps, expert sessions and competition exposure to prepare candidates for the world stage.

05

Expert & skill coordination

Access to experienced experts and coordination across trades and stakeholders.

06

Practice projects & assessment

Competition-style test projects and marking aligned to official criteria.

Beyond WorldSkills

Skills for everyday work, too.

The same methods that prepare world-class competitors also upskill working teams. We build workforce training for industry partners across every skill sector.

Discuss a consultancy programme ↗
06 Our WorldSkills experience

Three editions supported. Now preparing for Aichi 2028.

We have supported skilling for every WorldSkills Competition from 2022 to 2026, and our trained candidates have competed for India on the world stage.

2022

WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition

15 host countries and regions across Europe, North America and East Asia, from Bern, Switzerland to Salzburg, Austria. Our first WorldSkills edition supporting skilling.

2024

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Lyon, France. Candidates we trained competed for India.

2026

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Shanghai, China. Our trained candidates represented India in Plumbing & Heating and Electronics.

2028

WorldSkills Aichi 2028

Aichi, Japan · 15–20 November 2028. Our current focus: preparing the next generation of India's competitors.

Next stop · Aichi, Japan

Countdown to WorldSkills Aichi 2028

The 49th WorldSkills Competition opens on 15 November 2028. Our candidates are already preparing.

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08 Expert network

Industry leaders. Domain specialists.

Our experts specialise in particular domains and hold senior positions at reputed companies. They bring today's industry standards straight into training, with members of the WorldSkills India Champions Club alongside them.

Construction & building services

Senior professionals from leading construction, plumbing, electrical and building-services companies.

Manufacturing & engineering

Leaders in advanced manufacturing, automation, electronics and engineering design.

Information technology

Specialists in software, networks, cloud and cyber security from top technology firms.

Services, care & hospitality

Experienced practitioners from healthcare, hospitality and service industries.

Transport & logistics

Professionals from automotive, aviation and logistics organisations.

Creative arts & design

Designers and creative leads who know what the industry expects today.

MentorOne-to-one guidance from people at the top of their field
BenchmarkWork judged against real industry and WorldSkills standards
ConnectExposure to companies, careers and industry practice
Clients & collaborators

Working together to develop skills.

WMPSCWater Management and Plumbing Skill Council
TNSDCTamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation
NSDCNational Skill Development Corporation
CVRGUC. V. Raman Global University
SRATISri Ramakrishna Advanced Training Institute
AshirvadAshirvad Plumbing School
09 Questions

Frequently asked.

Who can train with Solidstone Skills?

We work with candidates preparing for district, state, national and WorldSkills competitions, and with institutions, skill councils and companies looking to train their students or workforce.

Where does training take place?

On your campus or premises, or at a dedicated skill lab. We decide together based on your equipment, candidates and timeline.

How long is a programme?

It depends on the trade, the candidate's starting level and the target competition. After a skill-gap assessment we share a roadmap with a clear timeline.

Which skills do you support?

All WorldSkills skills, across construction, manufacturing, ICT, services, transport and creative arts, delivered through our network of domain experts and partners.

Do you arrange training abroad?

Yes. We arrange international training for candidates and trainers so they gain exposure to global standards, equipment and experts before international competitions.

Do you only work on competitions?

No. The same methods are used for workforce upskilling and institutional training programmes across every skill sector.

How do we get a proposal?

Send us a message using the form below. Tell us your organisation, the skills you're interested in and your goals, and we'll respond with next steps and a proposal.

10 Contact

Build skills. Create opportunity.

Tell us about your candidates or institution. We usually reply within two working days.

This opens your email app with your message ready to send to skills@solidstonegroup.in.