I am a young person interested in competing in a WorldSkills UK National Competition. Please find out what the first step is to join the national competitions programme, who is eligible to compete, and what the typical competition journey looks like from registration to the national finals. Additionally, list at least three distinct skills categories available for competition.
Navigate to 'https://www.worldskillsuk.org'. Click on the 'Skills' link (ID 102). Click on the 'Competitions' link (ID 105). Click on the 'National competitions' link (ID 111). Identify the first step to join the national competitions programme. Locate information regarding eligibility criteria for competitors. Describe the typical competition journey, including stages from registration to the national finals. Scroll down or navigate through the 'National Competitions' page to find a list or section detailing the available skills categories and list at least three distinct ones. Synthesize all collected information to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'National Competitions' page. The agent states that the first step to join the national competitions programme is to register for the relevant competition. The agent identifies that competitors must be studying or working in the UK, be aged 16 or over in the calendar year of the competition, and meet specific age criteria for international competitions (if applicable). The agent describes the competition journey, mentioning stages such as registration, passive stage (online tests/assessments), regional heats, and national finals. The agent lists at least three distinct skills categories available for competition (e.g., Construction, Engineering, Creative & Design, Digital, Health & Hospitality, etc.).