#ThisIsFET Zone
Discover it. Try it. See where it could take you!
What does a career in advanced manufacturing actually look like? Could you see yourself working in film and television, renewable energy, healthcare, engineering or hospitality?.
At the #ThisIsFET Zone at WorldSkills Ireland 2026, students can discover the huge range of opportunities available through Further Education and Training, apprenticeships and other education pathways — and experience many of the skills for themselves.
Meet instructors and training providers, explore real equipment and technology, learn about courses and apprenticeships, and get hands-on with skills across some of Ireland's most exciting and evolving industries.
Don't just hear about a career. Try it at Worldskills Ireland 2026!
Advanced Manufacturing
Discover the technology behind modern manufacturing.
Get hands-on with some of the equipment and technology being used in manufacturing today. Explore robotics, pneumatics, PLCs and 3D printing, see a collaborative robot — or cobot — in action, and even experience virtual welding for yourself.
It’s an opportunity to see how engineering, automation and technology come together in a modern manufacturing environment.
TRY IT: Virtual welding • Interactive pneumatics • Manufacturing processes
Film & TV: Technology & Production
Go behind the scenes of screen production.
Discover how traditional craft and cutting-edge technology come together in Film & TV. The area will feature a Wednesday Addams Family house miniature, selected props and a miniature KUKA robot, alongside demonstrations of 3D scanning and 3D printing.
Students can also find out more about the courses and pathways that could lead to a career in screen production.
Film & TV: Prosthetics
See movie magic being created live.
Watch professional prosthetic artists work with a model and get a close-up look at the practical skills involved in creating prosthetics for Film & TV.
It’s a chance to see a very different side of the screen industry and discover the specialist skills and careers that exist behind the camera.
Pipefitting
Put your engineering skills to the test.
Discover what a career in pipefitting involves through equipment, materials, demonstrations and apprenticeship information.
Then have a go yourself. Students will be able to assemble a series of stainless-steel pipe components by following a completed example — with the activity potentially becoming a timed challenge or team competition.
TRY IT: Assemble a stainless-steel pipe system
Electrical Panels
See how electrical systems come to life.
Explore two practical electrical panels — one focused on domestic wiring and another on motor control — and discover how electrical systems are wired and controlled.
Students will be able to see the panels in action and understand how the wiring translates into working lights and controls.
TRY IT: Explore electrical panel wiring and controls
Professional Driving
Explore a career on the road.
Discover Professional Driving as a potential career and training pathway and find out more about opportunities within the sector.
Immersive Technology
Step into the world of AR and VR.
Discover how Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are changing the way we learn, train and work.
Students can explore immersive technology first-hand through interactive demonstrations and experiences.
TRY IT: Explore AR using an iPad • Experience a range of VR environments
VR for Healthcare
Step inside a virtual hospital.
Put yourself into a realistic healthcare scenario using Virtual Reality. Students can enter a virtual hospital room, interact with a virtual patient and experience some of the practical activities involved in patient care — all within a safe simulated environment.
TRY IT: Talk to a virtual patient • Take a pulse • Measure body temperature • Check blood pressure
Commis Chef
Get a taste of a career in hospitality.
Discover the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship and find out how an apprenticeship can turn an interest in food and cooking into a professional career.
The area will also feature an interactive VR experience, giving students another way to explore the world of professional cookery and hospitality.
Sustainable Construction & Green Skills
Discover the skills building a more sustainable future.
From traditional crafts and nature-based careers to renewable energy and cutting-edge building technology, the Sustainable Construction & Green Skills area brings together a diverse range of skills and training opportunities.
Students can explore different careers, meet instructors and get hands-on with activities across the area.
Arboriculture
Discover the skills involved in working with and caring for trees. Explore specialist forestry and arboriculture PPE, safety equipment and technology, alongside information on relevant training and courses.
Thatching
Discover one of Ireland's traditional construction skills and see how natural materials including straw, reed and rush can be used to create a thatched roof. TRY IT: Pick up the tools and have a go at thatching a model cottage roof.
Horticulture & Floristry
Get hands-on with two creative, practical career areas in a garden-inspired showcase featuring live demonstrations in horticulture and floristry. TRY IT: Learn propagation techniques • Make a wrist corsage
Wind Turbine
Discover the skills behind Ireland's growing renewable-energy sector through an interactive look at wind turbine technology, safety and maintenance. Students can meet instructors and employers, explore apprenticeship opportunities and tackle a series of technical challenges. TRY IT: Wear an industry-standard safety harness • Solve a technical puzzle with a borescope • Troubleshoot a circuit • Take on the "Impossible Buzz-Wire" • Climb to the top of a wind turbine in VR
NZEB, Retrofit & Green Construction Technology
Discover the technology and practical skills helping to create more energy-efficient buildings. ETBs from across Ireland will showcase training equipment and technologies including airtightness testing, insulation and ventilation, thermal imaging and VR, giving students an insight into the skills needed for the future of sustainable construction. EXPLORE: Airtightness • Thermal imaging • Insulation • Ventilation • VR retrofit training
