You too, can become a Skillaroo
Congratulations to the nine TAFE NSW graduates who have been selected to represent Australia as part of the Skillaroos team at Worldskills International Competition in Lyon, France, this September. 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.
Ross Colquhoun
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.
Lestatt Hammond-Hurst
Through dedicated training at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Lestatt has rapidly elevated his bakery skills to produce quality and consistent products that really resonate with him.
Jasmine Cecchini
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.
Ethan Everett
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.
Joseph Cramp
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.
Hannah Gerritsen
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.
Neave O’Reilly
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.
Michael Bowen
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.
Harry Field
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.
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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WorldSkills competitions provides 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.
The 47th International WorldSkills Competition will be held in Lyon, France from 10 - 15 September 2024. It’s expected that over 1,500 Competitors from 75 countries will compete in 59 skills.
33 young men and women, dubbed the Skillaroos, will compete at this year’s WorldSkills International Competition against the best apprentices, trainees and students from 75 countries in the hope of becoming World Champions in their chosen trade or skill area. Nine of the 2024 Skillaroos team are TAFE NSW graduates.
The TAFE NSW competitors will be representing Australia in Automotive Technology, Bakery, Beauty Therapy, Bricklaying, Construction Metal Work, Hairdressing, Healthcare, Industrial Mechanics and Welding.
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