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Full Medal Results – WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2018
Congratulations to all the medallists! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page and check out the highlights video from the National Championships at Skills Show Australia 2018. SKILL MEDAL NAME REGION Auto Electrical Gold Joseph Ussher…
In Memoriam – Bill Galvin
“Bill Galvin and I started our teaching careers in 1972 with TAFE NSW, he in hospitality and I in electronics, two worlds apart from our then experiences and discipline. We did our teacher training together at Sydney Teachers College. Way…
Supagas Retail Manager Andrew Barnes, a WorldSkills success story
Back in 1983 at the Regional WorldSkills Competition, Andrew Barnes competed for the first time, a young country boy from Orange, rating 3rd as a 2nd Year Welding Apprentice. His performance drove him to re-enlist and then compete during the…
Where are they now? Graphic Designer Jane Stokie
“I have always been a person who has wanted to reach for the stars and extend myself where possible. My goals in life have changed over the years as I achieve one goal that I thought was out of my…
2017 Skillaroo Emilia Montague visits Vietnam for Taste of Australia
Earlier in April 2018, the Australian tourism, food and beverage and vocational education and training (VET) sectors were the highlight of Vietnam with the third annual 2018 Taste of Australia summit being hosted by Australia Unlimited across Central Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho…
2017 Skillaroo Nick Johnston travels to Cambodia for World Wood Day
For West Australian Cabinetmaker, Nick Johnston, a trip across the country from Perth to Melbourne in 2016 to compete in the WSA National Competition has resulted in him part filling his passport in just 2 years. Nick went on to…
Where are they now? Plumber Grant Stewart
Grant Stewart always wanted to work in the building trades, with his father being a carpenter. He completed his apprenticeship with Master Plumber’s Apprentices Limited through W&S Robson in January 1996. Grant was introduced to WorldSkills when he watched a…
#SkillsChangeLives – Signwriting Apprentice – Chrissy Gensch
Creative, engaging and hard-working, 3rd year signwriting apprentice Chrissy Gensch is working towards taking on ever bigger and better jobs that challenge her to think outside the box. “Being an artist, my mum encouraged me to do what I wanted…
#SkillsChangeLives – Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice – Katrina Palmer
For Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice Katrina Palmer, an interest in science and maths and a chance encounter with an ad in the newspaper led her to a skill that is challenging, dynamic and consistently rewarding. “I was studying lots of…
Australia’s best young Refrigeration Technicians prepare for Gold
WorldSkills Australia is pleased to announce that ARBS will proudly collocate the Refrigeration Championship as an independent skill category from Australia’s most prestigious skills and trade event, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2018. 2018 marks the 8th year that ARBS…
Where are they now? Joiner Ben Madden
Ben Madden completed his Joinery apprenticeship with Spectrum Joinery, CIT, in January 1997; twenty years later he runs three successful business and employs eighty people. Ben said: “I always wanted to work in the trade industry; my dad was a…
WorldSkills Australia International Competition – 30th Anniversary
In 2018, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the WorldSkills International Competition being held in Australia. The 29th International Youth Skill Olympics was held from the 18th – 21st February 1988 at the then newly opened Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre…
Where are they now? Fashion Designer Ashleigh Huntley
Ashleigh Huntley completed a Fashion Technology course at Ultimo TAFE Sydney Institute in December 2012. Originally Ashleigh wanted to be a costume designer but following her studies decided she preferred the fast-paced fashion world and the variety of skills used…
WorldSkills Australia in Abu Dhabi – Wrap Up
The outstanding performances of the 2017 Skillaroos and their Experts at the 44th WorldSkills International competition in Abu Dhabi successfully propelled WorldSkills Australia into the top 10 skill nations in the world. Team Australia and the Skillaroos placed 10th on…
Team Australia Excel at International Skills Competition in Abu Dhabi
The outstanding performances of the 2017 ‘Skillaroos’ and their experts at the 44th WorldSkills International competition in Abu Dhabi has propelled WorldSkills Australia into the top 10 skill nations in the world. The jump from 12th at the 2015 São…
Message from The Hon Karen Andrews MP – Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills
The Hon Karen Andrews MP recorded a message to wish the Skillaroos and Team Australia well as they prepared to depart Australia for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017.
National Skills Week
National Skills Week was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the champions of Australia’s strong VET sector, and to showcase the breadth and depth of talent that exists throughout dozens of skills all around the nation. WorldSkills was proud to be…
Fine Food Australia – WorldSkills Competitions in Butchery and Cookery
Fine Food Australia is the leading trade exhibition for the food industry. The event showcases the latest products and attracts buyers from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, retailers, caterers, bars, hotels and other food businesses. In partnership with Diversified Communications and the…
Where are they now? Printer Andrew Rajcany
Andrew completed his Graphic Arts Prepress Apprenticeship at the Sydney Institute TAFE in July 2003. Now, with almost fifteen years industry experience under his belt, he works as a Solutions Analyst at Fuji Xerox Australia. Andrew shares his experience about…
Where are they now? Florist Dayne Robinson
Participating in the Worldskills competitions has definitely paid off for florist and business owner Dayne Robinson. After competing at her regionals in 2011 and winning gold, Dayne went on to be a Skillaroo for the 2013 WorldSkills Competition in Leipzig….