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You too, can become a Skillablue
Introducing the Rising Stars of Skills who will be representing New South Wales as part of the Skillablues team at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, 12–14 June 2025. 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.
The Rising Stars of Skills
Explore the courses some of the Skillablues studied at TAFE NSW, including: carpentry, painting and decorating, hairdressing, nursing, fitting, sign writing, business services, commercial cookery and floristry..
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 Brisbane from June 12–14, 2025, and the Medal Ceremony is on June 15, 2025.
Over 100 young men and women, dubbed the Skillablues, will represent New South Wales at this year’s 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 Automotive Technology, Beauty Therapy, Bricklaying, Construction Metal Work, Hairdressing, Healthcare, Industrial Mechanics, and Welding.
The 48th International WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shanghai, China, from 22-27 September, 2026..