Skill News March 2024

WorldSkills Australia is excited to unveil the lineup for the 2024 Australian Team, set to represent the nation at the prestigious WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the 47^thInternational Competition.

33 talented apprentices, trainees, and students known as the Skillaroos marks the largest group sent overseas by the organisation since Lyon's previous hosting in 1995. Notably, the WorldSkills Australia delegation, consisting of competitors, trainers, officials, and management, is the largest ever dispatched to an International Competition.

Anticipation mounts for the 47th International Competition, poised to be the grandest skills showdown yet, featuring over 1,500 Competitors from 75 countries across 59 diverse skill categories. The event, scheduled from September 10th to 15th, is expected to draw more than 250,000 attendees.

WorldSkills Australia's participation underscores its commitment to benchmarking Australian skills excellence against global standards. The selected Team Australia members exemplify the pinnacle of their respective fields, spanning disciplines such as Plumbing, Carpentry, Baking, Industry 4.0, Cyber Security, and Fashion Design.

The journey to selection has been a rigorous two-year process, commencing with Regional WorldSkills competitions in 2022 involving over 3,000 competitors. Following this, winners progressed to the National Championships in 2023, where medallists earned the honor of representing Team Australia in France.

Accompanied by their Expert mentors who have diligently overseen their training, each Skillaroo will proudly don the green and gold, bringing the total contingent to nearly 65 individuals.

For further insights into the 2024 Team Australia and the Skillaroos, including detailed competitor profiles, visit www.worldskills.org.au/competitions/lyon-france.

WorldSkills Australia extends its heartfelt gratitude to its Government, TAFE and industry partners whose unwavering support has paved the way for the Skillaroos to chase their dreams on the global stage.

Magnus Andersson

Mechatronics Team

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Magnus with his team at the APPEX packaging show at the Melbourne exhibition and convention centre.

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Magnus, with his team members Will and Damien, had the opportunity to speak on a panel at APPEX.

Will Vestergaard

Mechatronics Team

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Will with his team has the opportunity to demonstrate their Mechatronics skills at the APPEX packaging show!

As part of Will and Magnus' training, they have rapidly built a production line station, with a two-axis handler.

Ross Colquhoun

Automobile Technology

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Ross did a simulated time trial of an engine tear down, measure, assess and re-assemble under the watch of Expert Kirk Trease and enthusiastic mentor Clint Flower

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Ross had the opportunity to learn from Kev at Snap-on, he gave Ross an in depth lesson of scan tool functions and diagnostic techniques.

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Ross has been working on diagnosing ABS issues on a triton.

Gervase Voss

Additive Manufacturing

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Gervase working on a 3D scanner JM STUDIOS instrument.

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Gervase has been refining his skill set working on various different projects.

Jasmine Cecchini

Beauty Therapy

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Jasmine trained with a past Worldskills competitor, Lily who competed in the 2017 competition in Abu Dhabi and came home with a bronze medal!

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Jasmine has been practicing and refining her nail techniques.

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Jasmine going back to Beauty Therapy basics and working on lash extensions.

Harry Field

Welding

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Harry had the opportunity to travel to the US and compete at a practice competition!

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Harry has been been practicing the mig and stick coupons.

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Harry working on more techniques, refining his welding skills.

Nellie Holder

Graphic Design Technology

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Nellie worked on a two hour logo challenge as part of her training!

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Nellie worked on another logo challenge and even created a mock-up of the logo.

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Nellie made a design for a startup offering a Wordpress application that makes website development easier.

Joseph Cramp

Construction Metal Work

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Joseph has been completing some training work using Auto CAD.

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Joseph re-made the National Competition project, improving on some slight imperfections.

The Road To Lyon

Help the Skillaroos Represent Australia

These young Australians have been selected to represent Australia at the 47th WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France, in 2024.

During their training, competitors are aligned with world-renowned experts, given opportunities to travel to international competitions, introduced to industry leaders and provided many learning opportunities for personal development to succeed on their journey.

It costs over $2M to train, develop and send the team to the International Competition to represent their country on the world stage and give these young Australians an opportunity of a lifetime.

With your help, we can address the skills shortage, empower excellence, encourage the next generation to realise their potential and the power of vocational education training while contributing to the economy in a very meaningful way.

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TECHNICAL DELEGATE ASSISTANT

47TH WorldSkills Competition – Lyon France

(Voluntary Position)

Worldskills Australia (WSA) is a social enterprise that passionately believes skills drive the future of young people, and of Australia.

Since 1981 we have been the leading voice for skills excellence in vocational, technological and service oriented careers in Australia. We have raised the awareness of hundreds of thousands of young Australians and their parents, industry and employers, that our nation’s future depends on effective skills training systems.

Technical Delegate Assistant/Competitor Team Leader

WorldSkills Australia is seeking expressions of interest for the roles of Technical Delegate Assistant in the lead up to and during the 47h WorldSkills Competition being held in Lyon, France in September 2024.

The position has become available due to a change of circumstances for one of our TDA’s and the role will require ongoing commitment for the next 6 months in preparation for 2024 WSC Lyon, including attendance at all WSA events, support to the existing WSA Technical Delegate and Technical Delegate Assistant and to be an integral member of Team Australia in the lead up to and during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon in 2024.

With a sound knowledge of WorldSkills Australia, a demonstrated commitment to the WorldSkills spirit and values and a passion for working with young adults to help them achieve their best, you will be required to work closely with Competitors, Experts andTeam Management to ensure WorldSkills Australia builds on the success of the 2022Skillaroos and Team Australia, with WSA sending the strongest and largest team possible to WSC Lyon 2024 in September.

This is a voluntary role for 2024 and the position will be reviewed following the completion of the 47h WorldSkills International Competition in September 2024.

Download Position Description

For further information please contact Brigitte Collins, WSA General Manager and Technical Delegate on (03) 9249 1001 or bcollins@worldskills.org.au

Written applications for the position outlining your experience and addressing the essential requirements in the position description, together with a current CV, including references should be forwarded to Brigitte Collins no later than 5pm AEST Wednesday 27 March 2024.

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The 2024 TEAM AUSTRALIA is here!

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TDA Convention 2024

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VDC Conference - From Competence to Excellence - Strive to Inspire

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