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The Rising Stars of Skills
The NSW Skillablues shone brightly at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, held from 12–14 June 2025, securing a total of 65 medals. This was Australia’s biggest event for vocational excellence and a chance for over 100 of our students and graduates to compete on the national stage. Now, some of these talented individuals will have the chance to represent Australia as ‘Skillaroos’ at the prestigious WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, taking place from 22–27 September 2026. Whether your goal is to learn new skills, upskill in your current career, or represent your state as a Skillablue, there’s a course at TAFE NSW for you.
You too, can become a Skillablue
Explore the courses studied by some of the Skillablues at TAFE NSW, including
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 Australia National Championships taking place 12–14 June 2025 in Brisbane.
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 competition will take place in Adelaide in 2027.
Over 100 young men and women, dubbed the Skillablues, represented New South Wales at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships against the best apprentices, trainees and students from around Australia in the hope of becoming National Champion in their chosen trade or skill area.
The TAFE NSW competitors will be representing New South Wales in a range of skills including carpentry, painting and decorating, hairdressing, nursing, fitting, sign writing, business services, commercial cookery and floristry.
The 48th International WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shanghai, China, from 22-27 September, 2026..