WorldSkills Australia 
Construction Steel Work Competition
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, repairing and maintaining steel structures such as buildings and bridges using heavy plant and lifting equipment and a range of welding processes. These professionals must be able to fabricate small to large structures and check them for correct dimensions, square, parallel, and flatness.
The WorldSkills Australia Construction Steel Competition tests the skills and knowledge of Construction workers whilst producing products that comply with relevant industry standards.
YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION STEEL WORK IF YOU:
- Are interested in technical activities
- Enjoy Practical, hands-on work.
- Have an interest towards starting up and carrying out projects
- Are patient and accurate
- Are safety conscious
IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION
The WorldSkills Australia Construction Steel Work Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The Construction Steel Work 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 Construction Steel Work Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.
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Training Package Requirements
The WorldSkills Australia Construction Steel Work Competitions are aligned to the National Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.
Regional Competition
Training Package Requirements – Regional Level
The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Construction Steelwork Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM31922 – Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade Qualification.
Regional Tasks
The Regional Competition has been designed for Competitors to perform various skills whilst producing a product to drawing specifications that comply with relevant industry standards. The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Construction Steelwork:
- Reading and interpretation
- Work planning and organisation
- Measure and marking.
- Drawing, patterns and template making.
- Flame & Plasma cutting various thickness and profiles.
- Accuracy of drilling.
- Dimensional accuracy.
- Fitting and assembly with proper alignment.
- Cleaning and Deburring.
- Use of tools, plant, and machinery in a correct and safe manner.
- Tack, weld and stitch according to specifications.
- Workshop calculations.
- Presentation of finished work.
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 Construction Steelwork Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM30319 – Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade Qualification.
National Tasks
The National Construction Steelwork Competition involves the marking out and fabrication of pipe, square hollow section, plate and sheet. The competition is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Construction Steelwork:
- Reading and interpretation of workshop detail drawings
- Work planning and organisation
- Measure and marking
- Drawing and template making
- Flame cutting
- Drilling
- Dimensional accuracy
- Fitting and assembly
- Cleaning and Deburring
- Use of tools, plant, and machinery
- Weld/Tack according to specifications
- Workshop calculations
Nationals Competition Duration
The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.
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