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TAFE NSW Granville | 19 June 2025
TAFE NSW Granville student brings home WorldSkills nationals medallion for excellence
“It was incredible to compete in front of such a large crowd. I was told that on one day, around 16,000 people visited the Brisbane Convention Centre.”
Tyler Walters
TAFE NSW Granville [Certificate III in Meat Processing](Retail Butcher)](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/farming-and-primary-production/courses/certificate-iii-in-meat-processing-retail-butcher--AMP30815-01) student, Tyler Walters, competed at the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships, held in Brisbane from 12–14 June, taking home a Medallion for Excellence. This follows the 23-year-old’s silver medal win in the same category – Retail Butchery – at last year’s WorldSkills Regional competition.
Tyler said it was an honour to compete at the National Championships, and exciting to put his skills to the test, with thousands of people streaming into the Brisbane Convention Centre over the three days.
“It was incredible to compete in front of such a large crowd. I was told that on one day, around 16,000 people visited the Brisbane Convention Centre. We were positioned right at the front, and people were watching us constantly. It’s a completely different experience from being at work and observed by your boss or colleagues,” Mr Walters said.
“We were judged on our butchery skills — how well we could cut and slice meat and break-down carcasses. The judges also assessed the creativity of our value-added projects, which included pork, lamb, and beef on successive days, as well as our overall knowledge,” he continued.
The three-day competition brought together Australia’s top emerging talent across more than 50 skill categories, with participants tested under real-world, high-pressure conditions.
TAFE NSW Managing Director, Chloe Read, said this is an incredible result for Tyler Walter. “WorldSkills is more than a competition – it’s a celebration of vocational excellence, and an invaluable opportunity for students, like Tyler Walters to build their skills, confidence, and careers,” Ms Read said.
“This achievement demonstrates the life-changing impact of hands-on training and mentorship, and the vital role TAFE NSW plays in preparing the future workforce.”
Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan congratulated all the medal-winning TAFE NSW students.
“These students are a credit to their communities and a testament to the quality of vocational education we’re delivering right across NSW,” Mr Whan said.
“TAFE NSW equips students with the practical skills and experience they need to thrive in the workforce – and their success on the national stage speaks volumes.”
Media contact: Karen Farrell, TAFE NSW Communications Specialist, 02 7920 5000
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