WorldSkills Australia 
Additive Manufacturing Competition
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 and milling machining.
The WorldSkills Australia Additive Manufacturing Competition Australia focuses on the skills required to achieve transformation to industrial production that enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems.
YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURINGIF YOU:
- Have a strong background in computer technology
- Are interested in technical and engineering work
- Have a capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving
- Are interested in mechanical equipment, physics and mathematics
- Have an interest towards continuous improvement practices
- Can work cooperatively as part of a team and have good communication skills
IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION
The WorldSkills Australia Additive Manufacturing Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The Additive Manufacturing Regional Competitions test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.
WorldSkills Australia competitions operate on a two-year cycle. The next Additive Manufacturing Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.
Register your interest to compete in Additive Manufacturing
Training Package Requirements
The WorldSkills Australia Additive Manufacturing Competitions aligns to the National Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Package and Manufacturing Training Package.
Regional Competition
Training Package Requirements – Regional Level
The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Additive Manufacturing Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM50822 – Diploma of Applied Technologies and 22460VIC Diploma of Applied Technologies Qualifications.
Regional Tasks
The Regional Competition consists of projects related the use of digital technologies as a transformative approach to enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems. The competition aims to evaluate skills and abilities of the contestant in the 3D area, such as:
- OH&S and Risk Assessment
- Create 2D/3D Models
- 3D Model Assembly
Regionals Competition Duration
The competition is completed in 6 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks.
National Competition
Training Package Requirements – National Level
The 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Additive Manufacturing Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the 22460VIC – Diploma of Applied Technologies and MSA60108 Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology Qualifications.
National Tasks
The National Competition consists of projects related the use of digital technologies as a transformative approach to enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems. The competition aims to evaluate skills and abilities of the contestant in the 3D area, such as
- CAD designing
- 3D scanning
- 2D digitizing and manual measurements
- Scan-to-CAD process by incomplete and / or partially distorted data
- CAD modelling and redesign (reverse engineering)
- 3D model optimization
- 3D printing preparing and post-processing
Nationals Competition Duration
The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.
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