Worldskills AU - Intro

You too, can become a Skillaroo

Congratulations to the eight TAFE NSW graduates who will be representing Australia as part of the Skillaroos team at Worldskills International Competition in Lyon, France. Whether your goal is to learn new skills, upskill in your current career, or represent your country as a Skillaroo, there’s a course at TAFE NSW for you.

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Worldskills - Take on the world

“We’re ready to take on the world in France”

The Skillaroos will be joining 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries and regions to compete in 59 skills at the WorldSkills International Competition from 10-15 September 2024.

Explore the courses some of the Skillaroos studied at TAFE NSW, including: bricklaying, hairdressing, welding, beauty therapy, construction metal work, industrial mechanics, health and social care, and automotive technology.

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Ross Colquhoun

Ross Colquhoun

Automotive Technology

Ross’s journey in Automotive Technology has led to a full time apprenticeship and now, to the international competitive stage of WorldSkills, thanks to TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour.

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Jasmine Cecchini

Jasmine Cecchini

Beauty Therapy

Jasmine has shown remarkable dedication to Beauty Therapy at TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga, completing her apprenticeship by the age of 21 and winning gold at the WorldSkills Australia National.

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Ethan Everett

Ethan Everett

Bricklaying

Ethan credits his robust support network, including his family, employer and TAFE NSW Wollongong, for guiding him through the transition from school to his bricklaying apprenticeship.

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Joseph Cramp

Joseph Cramp

Construction Metal Work

Joseph has dedicated nearly all of his free time to honing his construction metal work skills– and with the support and insights of his mentors at TAFE NSW Moss Vale he feels ready for the challenge.

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Hannah Gerritsen

Hannah Gerritsen

Hairdressing

Hannah’s approach to hairdressing is rooted in genuine passion and practical experience.  The support of her employer and TAFE NSW Wollongong West has been crucial to Hannah’s professional journey.

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Neave O’Reilly

Neave O’Reilly

Healthcare

Neave’s journey began with a school-based trainee program in nursing in Year 11, which laid the foundations for the study at TAFE NSW Newcastle and the rest of her professional journey.

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Michael Bowen

Michael Bowen

Industrial Mechanics

Michael’s first encounter with the world of Industrial Mechanics occurred at TAFE NSW Wollongong. From that initial moment, he developed a lifelong fascination with understanding how things work.

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Harry Field

Harry Field

Welding

Harry has always had a natural urge to create things, trained in Welding at TAFE NSW Orange. Harry was named Young Tradesperson of the Year at the 2023 NSW and ACT Welding Excellence Awards.

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Worldskills - Next Generation

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Supporting the next generation of industry experts

WorldSkills Australia competitions give TAFE NSW students a platform to showcase their expertise, set standards for industry excellence, and advocate for skills development pathways, both at home and internationally.

Competitions are held at a regional, national and international level, with the next WorldSkills International competition taking place 10-15 September 2024 in Lyon, France.

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Frequently asked questions

WorldSkills competitions provide young Australians aged 23 and under the opportunity to compete against their peers in their chosen trade and fast track their skills and career development. Regional, national and international competitions are held over a two-year cycle.

Founded in Spain in 1950 by Francisco Albert Vidal, WorldSkills grew into an international movement by 1958, aiming to enhance vocational training and promote economic growth.

The 47th International WorldSkills Competition will be held in Lyon from 10-15 September, 2024, marking France's second time hosting since 1995. It’s expected that over 1,400 Competitors from over 70 countries will compete in 59 skills.

Over 30 young men and women, dubbed the Skillaroos, will compete at this year’s WorldSkills International Competition against the best apprentices, trainees and students from over 70 countries in the hope of becoming World Champions in their chosen trade or skill area. Eight of the 2024 Skillaroos team are TAFE NSW graduates.

The TAFE NSW competitors will be representing Australia in Automotive Technology, Beauty Therapy, Bricklaying, Construction Metal Work, Hairdressing, Healthcare, Industrial Mechanics, and Welding.