Jason Seiler

Bricklaying

• Region Perth South
• WorldSkills Accolade 2025 National Certificate of Excellence
• Employer Better Brickies
• Training Institute Trade Academy WA
• Local Trainer / Mentor Wayne Sutherland
• International Expert Andrew Hosking - Andrew Hosking Bricklaying
• Supported by Government of Western Australia
  

“Once I jumped on site and laid my very first bricks, I knew I’d enjoy it enough to see it through.”

Bricklayer Jason Seiler believes promoting skills excellence is crucial to a sustainable Australian economy, which is why the WorldSkills competition means so much to him. “Achieving a Gold Medal in Bricklaying at Regionals has helped me take my trade more seriously. I’ve found my next chapter in this industry.”

Jason describes his WorldSkills experience as a “unique opportunity to take part in more complex and intricate projects,” which he doesn’t often encounter on a day-to-day basis. With that comes stress. “Learning to manage the pressure of competing has been my biggest challenge so far. Thankfully I’ve had experience managing small projects, not to mention a little friendly rivalry during my apprenticeship, that’s helped me build up stress tolerance.”

The competition has taught him the value of investing in himself and exposed him to the vast amount of knowledge within his industry. “No matter how old you are or where you’re from, everybody has a different way of doing things. There’s always something you can improve.”

Jason’s selection to the 2026 Skillaroos Training Squad left him speechless, and he acknowledges those who’ve contributed to his success. “My bosses, Alex Cipriani and Chris Waide took me on mid-way through my apprenticeship, and their teachings have set me up not only for WorldSkills, but my career itself. Wayne and Jimmy from Trade Academy WA, who’ve spent countless hours training me. Wayne in particular, is so enthusiastic and motivational. He’s been there every step of the way.”

He also credits his mother for her unwavering support. “She was the one who encouraged me to start my apprenticeship in the first place. I can’t thank her enough for everything she’s done.”

Jason envisions a future running his own business with a small team. “I’d love to be able to influence younger lads to jump into bricklaying to make sure this once-popular trade thrives.”

Three words that describe you – Determined, Confident,

Enthusiastic

Bricklaying Team

Expert: Andrew Hosking – Andrew Hosking Bricklaying

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