WorldSkills Australia 
Industry 4.0 Competition
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 Competition Australian focuses on digital technologies to modernise systems and processes.
YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN INDUSTRY 4.0 IF 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 Industry 4.0 Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The Industry 4.0 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 Industry 4.0 Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.
Register your interest to compete in Industry 4.0
Training Package Requirements
The WorldSkills Australia Industry 4.0 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 Industry 4.0 Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the 22460VIC – Diploma of Applied Technologies and MSA60108 Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology Qualifications.
Regional Tasks
The Regional Competition consists of projects related the use of digital technologies to modernise systems and processes. The Competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills and ability in the following areas related to Industry 4.0:
- Shortened response times for production processes
- Greater productivity through reduced time and costs
- Information and data to be collected, stored, retrieved, shared and used in different ways for new purposes
- Customisation of products and services as per consumer needs
- Smart maintenance and monitoring
- Secure and efficient operation
Regionals Competition Duration
The competition is completed in 6 – 7 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks.
National Competition
Training Package Requirements – National Level
The 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Industry 4.0 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 to modernise systems and processes. The Competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills and ability in the following areas related to Industry 4.0.
- Shortened response times for production processes
- Greater productivity through reduced time and costs
- Information and data to be collected, stored, retrieved, shared and used in different ways for new purposes
- Customisation of products and services as per consumer needs
- Smart maintenance and monitoring
- Secure and efficient operation
Nationals Competition Duration
The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.
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