TeamWA Showcases WA's Training Prowess

• WA excels with 23 medals at the WorldSkills National Championships
• A total of nine gold, eight silver and six bronze medals won by TeamWA
• Highlights the strength of WA's vocational education and training (VET) sector
• Western Australia was represented by 74 competitors

Western Australia's top vocational talents have returned home after showcasing their skills on the national stage at the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships & Skills Show in Brisbane.

The competition, held from June 12-14, saw Western Australian competitors go head-to-head with the best in the country, demonstrating excellence across a range of industries.

WA's representatives delivered outstanding performances, bringing home a strong medal haul and reinforcing the State's reputation for vocational training excellence.

Among the standout achievers were gold medallists in 3D Digital Game Art, Construction Steel Work, Fitting, Motorcycle Mechanics and Signs and Graphics along with several silver and bronze winners across various trades.

Western Australian Gold medallists:

• Lachlan Basc - 3D Digital Game Art - North Metropolitan TAFE
• Eoin John - Construction Steel Work - North Metropolitan TAFE - Goldstar Transport
• Ariel Lane - Fitting - North Metropolitan TAFE - Camco Engineering
• Rupert Patterson - Motorcycle Mechanics - South Metropolitan TAFE - Road & Race Motorsports
• Pearl Clayton - Signs and Graphics - North Metropolitan TAFE - SignBiz WA
• Riley Gibson - VETiS Bricklaying - Dalyellup College
• Paulyn Kyle Valdepena - VETiS Food and Beverage - Harvey Senior High School
• Kayla Vanos - VETiS Tourism - Ellenbrook Secondary College
• Manuel Payag - VETiS Wall and Floor Tiling - Girrawheen Senior High School

On top of the 23 medallists - nine gold, eight silver and six bronze medals - won by TeamWA, a further 17 team members were awarded Certificates of Excellence, recognising outstanding performances in their competition skills.

The WorldSkills National Championships are held every two years, showcasing the very best of Australian skills excellence and career pathways.

TeamWA had a total of 74 members - 44 open competitors and 30 VET in Schools (VETiS) competitors, highlighting a bright future for WA's VET sector.

Many of these competitors are now eyeing international opportunities, with some set to represent the country as part of the 2026 Team Australia Skillaroos, to compete at the international WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in 2026.

At the National Championships, Western Australia was announced to host the 2026 Australian Skills Excellence Forum in partnership with WorldSkills Australia, an event where selected participants from the national competition can continue their skills journey through workshops held over two days.

For more details on WA's success at the championships, visit www.worldskills.org.au/2025-national-championships/

Comments attributed to Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

"The 2025 WorldSkills National Championships have once again highlighted the exceptional talent within Western Australia's vocational education sector.

"Our team of young professionals has proven that WA is a powerhouse in vocational education. Their success is a testament to the high-quality training opportunities and mentorship available in our State.

"We could not be prouder of TeamWA's achievements, and there is no doubt their success will inspire even more young people to pursue a vocational pathway."

TeamWA Gold Medallists

TeamWA Silver Medallists

TeamWA Bronze Medallists

TeamWA Certificates of Excellence (awarded to competitors who have obtained 700 or more points on the WorldSkills Scale but who are not awarded a medal):