WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships & Skills Show has launched, with a number of competitions getting underway in Queensland.
About 600 competitors from across the nation will descend on the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, taking part in a plethora of skills-based competitions.
WorldSkills Australia CEO Trevor Schwenke said all up, he anticipated about 16,000 people – including patrons, trainers and students – to attend the show.
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Queensland Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said it was fitting that this year’s competition would be the largest in its 44-year history.
“Queensland is a proud skills powerhouse, home to some of the best and brightest students, apprentices and trainees in the nation,” she added.
“We know that with the right skills, a world of opportunity awaits and that’s why we’re investing in a stronger, more skilled future.”
Day 1
Thursday will see apprentices/trainees compete in industries including plumbing and heating, painting and decorating as well as refrigeration and air conditioning.
TAFE QLD Brisbane region General Manager Brent Kinnane said it was really exciting to have the national competition in the Sunshine State for the first time.
“For our students to get exposure to the WorldSkills experience just across the road – there’s no better opportunity for them,” he said.
“It’s an opportunity for staff as well. We’ve got some wonderful educators who’ve been involved in WorldSkills for many years … an opportunity to be involved in their home state is really exciting for them.”
Don’t miss any of the action, tune into Channel WSA to catch all the competitions.