Brisbane has become trades-skills central for the rest of the week, as elite apprentices from across the country converge to battle it out for a chance to represent Australia
The WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships & Skills Show was officially launched today in preparation for three days of competition at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
This high-energy event will see over 600 competitors go head-to-head across more than 60 skill categories, including landscape construction, sheet metal welding and bricklaying to joinery, plastering and tiling.
It will also include a host of other trade skills across beauty, healthcare, cooking transport and information and communication technology.
World stage
The contestants have all earned their place at the WorldSkills National Championships through rigorous regional competitions, that have tested their skills and helped them hone their craft.
The other great incentive for competitors is that the Brisbane event serves as a potential stepping stone to the world stage.
The top performers may win a coveted spot in Team Australia (“The Skillaroos”), set to compete at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in 2026.
This global event will bring together around 1,300 competitors from over 60 countries, making it the largest skills showcase in the world.
Inspire and support
WorldSkills Australia Chief Executive Officer Trevor Schwenke says it promises to be a thrilling event.
“With this being the largest National Championships in our 44-year history, visitors will witness an incredible skills showdown, cheer on competitors, test their own abilities at interactive exhibits, and meet some of the Skillaroos – Australia’s elite team who competed at Lyon 2024,” Schwenke says.
“As Australia faces a growing demand for skilled workers, this event highlights the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that a vocational education can unlock. Now more than ever, we need to inspire and support the next generation of apprentices and trainees.”
If you are lucky enough to be in Brisbane, don’t miss this chance to see some of the most promising talent of the next generation.
Register now for your free ticket here.
Prime Creative Media, the publisher of Earthmovers & Excavators magazine is a proud media partner with WorldSkills Australia.
Can’t make it? Don’t miss the action
If you’re passionate about skilled trades but can’t be there in person, Channel WSA has you covered. It’s your go-to hub for competition highlights, industry insights, and a Medal Ceremony celebrating skills excellence from the 2025 National Championships & Skills Show.
On Channel WSA, you’ll find live Competition Coverage, tips from industry pros, past champions, and training experts as well as career pathways & success stories from judges and past competitors. Follow Channel WSA on social media, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t miss a moment of the action.