Chantelle Muir is competing for Ayrshire College in the SkillBuild National Final 2025, showcasing her exceptional bricklaying skills on the UK’s biggest stage for construction apprentices and trainees.
SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK, bringing together the very best talent from across the country. Over a series of regional and national contests, competitors are tested on their technical ability, precision, time management, and problem-solving skills as well as their commitment and professionalism under pressure.
Chantelle, who has progressed through multiple levels of the college’s bricklaying courses and an apprenticeship. Her dedication to developing her craft has now led to a full-time role with Persimmon Homes.
After securing second place in last year’s regional heats, Chantelle once again impressed at the 2025 Regional Qualifiers, held at Dundee and Angus College. Her outstanding performance earned her second place regionally, but this time her score was high enough to place her within the top eight nationally, qualifying her for the SkillBuild National Final, which will take place on 18–20 November at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
Chantelle will travel to the competition alongside her lecturer, Billy Hutchison, who has supported her throughout her training.
Chantelle has worked incredibly hard to get to this stage,” said Billy, Lecturer in Construction and Renewables at Ayrshire College. “Her dedication, skill and determination have been clear from day one. Competing at a national level is a huge achievement, and we’re all very proud of her here at Ayrshire College.
Excited to represent Ayrshire College and Persimmon Homes on the national stage, Chantelle said:
I’m really looking forward to the competition. It’s a great opportunity to test myself against others and see how far I’ve come. I’ve had amazing support from my lecturers and my employer, and I feel confident in my ability and the skills I’ve built through my time at Ayrshire College.
The SkillBuild competition not only helps participants like Chantelle develop technical and employability skills, but also builds confidence, self-esteem, and career opportunities. For colleges, it’s a chance to showcase high-quality training and student achievement, while employers benefit from developing apprentices who can perform efficiently and confidently under pressure.
Ayrshire College is proud to see Chantelle’s hard work and talent recognised at a national level and wishes her the best of luck as she competes in Milton Keynes next week.