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What it means to be a WorldSkills parent
While our talented competitors are always at the face of everything we do here at WorldSkills Australia, the fact is that there are plenty of people behind the scenes who keep the WorldSkills machine moving. From parents to volunteers, judges…
Certificate of Merit awarded to Peter Buttenshaw and Sarah Jones
Certificate of Merit Awarded to Peter Buttenshaw (National Judge, National Skill Manager, International Deputy Chief and Chief Expert Industrial Mechanic Millwright) and Sarah Jones (Competitor, National Judge, National Chief Judge, International Expert, International deputy Chief expert, International Skill Competition Manager…
Message from Steve Irons MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships
The way we train, learn and teach may have been turned on its head this year, but the Australian Government applauds WorldSkills Australia for its continuing work championing skills training for young people. Its ten month training program ahead of…
National Skills Week: Introducing Bryce Campbell and Georgia Cazdow, Cyber Security
As they prepare for the WorldSkills Australia National Championships in 2021, powerhouse Cyber Security duo Bryce Campbell and Georgia Cadzow know they have an advantage over the teams they’ll be competing against. Where other teams may be working on building…
National Skills Week: Introducing Monique Juratovac, WA bricklaying apprentice
In honour of National Skills Week 2020, we’re profiling a number of competitors who are training hard in preparation of the WorldSkills Australia National Championships. To find out more about how we’re keeping our competitors engaged, upskilled and motivated during…
National Skills Week: Introducing Clive Glauert, WA cookery apprentice
In honour of National Skills Week 2020, we’re profiling a number of competitors who are training hard in preparation of the WorldSkills Australia National Championships. To find out more about how we’re keeping our competitors engaged, upskilled and motivated during…
National Skills Week: Introducing Tim Pratt, WA bricklaying apprentice
In honour of National Skills Week 2020, we’re profiling a number of competitors who are training hard in preparation of the WorldSkills Australia National Championships. To find out more about how we’re keeping our competitors engaged, upskilled and motivated during…
WorldSkills Australia upskilling young Australians across the nation
We have been busy upskilling over 400 of Australia’s most talented apprentices as we look forward to the 2021 WorldSkills National Championships, proudly funded by the Western Australian Government. To ensure we keep our competitors engaged, upskilled and motivated we…
WA Cabinet Maker Carves Out Success in Tokyo
Bridgetown, WA, cabinet maker and WorldSkills National Championships alum, Kevin Dirks, has been selected to represent Australia for World Wood Day at the International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI) held in Tokyo, Japan. As Australia’s sole representative, Kevin will…
2018 Tenure Recipients
The following recipients have been acknowledged for their commitment and tenure as highly skilled and dedicated WorldSkills Australia volunteers. We thank you for your service and applaud your work and involvement over the years. Heather White – 5 Years NSW…
Life Member Pin Recipients
The Life Member Pin recognises the outstanding contribution to WorldSkills Australia of an individual, both in terms of continuous service and importantly, the positive and sustainable impact a person has had on the entire WorldSkills Australia community. The recipients demonstrate a…
Congratulations to the 2018 BBM Youth Support Trade Awardees
This year’s BBM Youth Support Awards in the Trades Category recognise excellence in 15 aspiring industry leaders across 14 trades, from tiling to fashion technology and from metal fabrication to baking. “Our 2018 awardees from Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania…
Troy Everett Recognised for Excellence
Long-time WorldSkills Australia volunteer Troy Everett was awarded a Premier TAFE Scholarship on Wednesday night. Troy is currently a member of the 2018/2019 WorldSkills Australia Skills Squad and has been involved with WorldSkills for over 15 years. Troy was voted…
Where are they now? Digital Forensic Analyst Troy Pretty
Troy Pretty wanted a career in carpentry. However, when it was time to pick electives in Year 12, the student numbers meant they weren’t able to facilitate a woodworking class. So despite never having owned a computer, Troy enrolled in…
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…