WorldSkills Australia 
VETiS Metals & Engineering Competition
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 are transforming the industry, with new areas constantly being developed.
The VETiS Metals & Engineering Competition will test Competitors on their skills in welding components together. Each Competitor will be assessed on different facets of the projects, including workplace health and safety, sizes and tolerances of components, and workmanship.
YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN METALS & ENGINEERING IF YOU:
- Enjoy technical activities
- Have an interest in machines and tools
- Enjoy physical work
- Have good hand-eye coordination
- Are patient and accurate
IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION
The WorldSkills Australia VETiS Metals & Engineering Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The VETiS Metals & Engineering 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 VETiS Metals & Engineering Regional Competition rounds will commence in 2026, and 2027 is the next National Championship year.
Register your interest to compete in VETiS Metals & Engineering
Training Package Requirements
The WorldSkills Australia VETiS Metals and Engineering Competitions align to the National Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.
Regional Competition
Training Package Requirements – Regional Level
The WorldSkills Australia Regional VETiS Metals and Engineering Competition aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways & 22632VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies Qualification
Regional Competition
This Regional Competition is designed to evaluate the competitor’s ability to manufacture a Hobby Machine Firepit from the supplied materials. Each competitor must complete the project as per the details on each drawing. In assessing the project, the judges will take into consideration: craftsmanship, neatness and accuracy.
Regional Competition Tasks
- Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering environments
- Use hand tools
- Operate power tools and handheld equipment
- Carry out basic engineering measurements
- Interpret basic engineering drawings and symbols
- Mark out using metal marking tools
- Operate workshop machines for basic tasks
- Perform basic welding and thermal cutting operations
Regionals Competition Duration
The competition time is 5 hours over 1 day not including breaks or briefing.
National Competition
Training Package Requirements – National Level
The WorldSkills Australia National Competition for VETiS Metals and Engineering aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering and MEM20219 – Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology Qualifications.
National Competition
The National Competition for VETiS is designed to test Competitors on their skills in welding components together. Competitors will be required to make two modules, a Hand tray and a “V” Block
National Competition Tasks
Sheetmetal Work
- Workplace safety
- Pattern reading
- Marking out
- Cutting out
- Folding and forming using a pan brake and magnabend folding machine
- Fixing hardware
- Pop riveting
Metal Fabrication
- Workplace safety
- Plan reading
- measuring
- Cutting using hacksaw
- Mig Welding (GMAW) and manual Arc Welding (MMAW)
- Assembly
Nationals Competition Duration
The competition time is 12 hours over 3 days not including breaks or briefing.
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