Manufacturing & Engineering Technology

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is one of the newest and fast developing branch of engineering.  Unlike traditional manufacturing methods, in AM objects are “building” by adding layer-upon layer of material, and this allows to extend engineering capabilities and significantly complements turning…

Structural Steel Construction workers assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, erect scaffolding, position and secure steel reinforcing in concrete forms, and erect and dismantle structural steel frames. Construction Steel work involves marking out, cutting, assembling,…

Electrical Control Technicians are responsible for performing repairs and preventive maintenance of facility equipment and machinery to maintain optimal up time of production equipment. They may perform wiring, plumbing, electrical or mechanical maintenance repair work and installation. The WorldSkills Australia…

A Fitter and Machinist sets up and operates precision metal cutting and grinding machines to fabricate and repair parts and products made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles, fibreglass and space age alloys. They are required to determine dimensions by logic…

Industry 4.0 connects the digital and physical worlds using technologies like machine-to-machine communication, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technologies. More and more Australian manufacturers are using digital technologies to modernise their systems and processes. The WorldSkills Australia Industry 4.0…

Mechatronics Technicians apply their knowledge of engineering to solve technical problems and maintain automated mechanical equipment. They work beside Engineers and Scientists, often assist in the research and development of production. Mechatronics involves working with constantly evolving technology in the…

The Sheet Metal trade is one of the most varied of all trades. Sheet Metal workers’ skills include drawing interpretation, job planning, marking out, geometric development, radial line and triangulation, cutting and notching, forming and shaping, joining seams, assembly and…

A Turner fabricates, components and products from metal and wood. Working to a set of specifications, they operate tools and machines to grind, mill and shape raw materials into the specified form, then assembling the final product. The WorldSkills Australia…

Electrotechnology covers all aspects of electrical, electronic, instrumentation and communication technologies. It incorporates traditional light and power, hardware platforms and networking automation, virtual enterprise, the internet and fibre optics. The VETiS Electrotechnology Competition tests Competitors skills and knowledge used in…

Manufacturing and Engineering is one of the largest industries in Australia, with workers in a wide range of sectors using metal to make, maintain or repair a variety of metal products and structures. Innovations in efficient practices and new technologies…

People working in Primary Industries provide vital products and services which influence the daily lives of all members of society. Examples of work in the field include operating tractors and other machinery, breeding and caring for livestock; planting, treating and…

Welding is the process of fusing parent materials, usually metals, with a filler material and creating a joint between the pieces. Welding is a highly respected trade with countless applications in many industries, including the automotive industry, building construction, pipelines,…