RDP student takes talent to WorldSkills competition

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“There will be very strong competition at WorldSkills,” says Playford “It will be interesting to see how other countries approach their work and how they accomplish their welding goals. I am looking forward to meeting the competitors and doing the best that I can.”

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Playford isn’t the only exceptional welder at RDP, says Lee Yasinski, Welding Instructor and Skills Coach.

“I can say without hesitation that Red Deer Polytechnic has the best welding training apprenticeship program in Canada, and it rivals the top training programs around the world. We use a hybrid competency-based delivery approach, and it embraces the best practices of traditional delivery and online delivery,” he says.

“Since 2015, Red Deer Polytechnic Apprentices have captured four national gold medals, six provincial golds, one provincial bronze, and now Dayton has the opportunity to represent Team Canada in welding at WorldSkills 2022. The success of the Polytechnic’s Apprentices reflects the entire Welding Department, School of Education and Trades, and Red Deer Polytechnic.”

Ahead of the pair’s departure on Thursday, Playford shared how he appreciates what RDP has done to advance his skills.

“RDP has exceptional skilled trades programming which has high-quality people who want the best for students. The whole institution has been supportive of me,” he says. “Lee has been tremendous. He’s trained me over the past few years and has helped me get to WorldSkills.”

Included in Playford’s training: passing x-ray welds on both plate and pipe, interpreting blueprints, fabricating pressure vessels subject to a 1,000 PSI hydro test, and fabricating aluminum and stainless steel structures.

“WorldSkills is the Olympics of skilled trades competition,” adds Yasinski. “Dayton’s success and ability to qualify at the world level reflects his commitment to training, along with family support, local industry support, employer flexibility, Red Deer Polytechnic support and meaningful training.”

For more details about the skilled trades offered at Red Deer Polytechnic, please visit: rdpolytech.ca/programs/trades.