CQ Regional WorldSkills
2013 REGIONAL EVENTS!
CQ TAFE will be hosting the CQ Regional WorldSkills events from May at its Rockhampton, Mackay and Gladstone campuses - and is seeking competitors!
UPDATE 8/5/13
View ABC TV's coverage of the bricklaying competition at CQ TAFE's Rockhampton campusRead ABC Online's story on the bricklaying competition
UPDATE - Queensland National WorldSkills Success Drives Others to Go for Gold Read article
Categories will include, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Beauty, Hairdressing, Plumbing and Welding.
The dates for the regional events are as follows:
| Category | Media/Video | Location | Date of Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklaying |
See who won! VIEW ABC TV news story WATCH ABC Online story VIEW |
Rockhampton | 7 May, 2013 | Completed |
| Mackay | 23 July, 2013 | |||
| Carpentry | Mackay | 19 July, 2013 | ||
| Beauty | Rockhampton | 11 August, 2013 | ||
| Mackay | 25 August, 2013 | |||
| Hairdressing | Rockhampton | 11 August, 2013 | ||
| Gladstone | 18 August, 2013 | |||
| Mackay | 25 August, 2013 | |||
| Plumbing | Mackay | 19 July, 2013 | ||
| Fitting | Gladstone | 21-22 June, 2013 | ||
| Turning | Gladstone | 21-22 June, 2013 | ||
| Welding | Gladstone | 21-22 June, 2013 | ||
| Electrical Control | Gladstone | 21-22 June, 2013 | ||
| Electrical Installation | Gladstone | 21-22 June, 2013 | ||
| Heavy Vehicle | Rockhampton | 10-11 August | ||
| Auto Mechanics | Rockhampton | 11 August, 2013 | ||
| Business Service | Gladstone | To be confirmed | ||
| Business Service | Rockhampton | To be confirmed | ||
| Cookery | Rockhampton | To be confirmed | ||
| Cookery | Mackay | To be confirmed |
So if you want to to have the chance to become the region's, or the nation's Top Tradie - apply now! Complete the Worldskills application form (PDF, 175KB)
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2013 Global Skills Challenge!
2013 Global Skills Challenge competition in Perth!
Watch the highlights video on Youtube!
2012 Worldskills Australia highlights video on Youtube!
View the 2012 Worldskills Australia highlights video from the YouTube website
Update: CQ TAFE bricklaying teacher Peter Carr trains gold medallist
Peter Carr, CQ TAFE Rockhampton bricklaying teacher Peter Carr was instrumental in helping Todd Richards securing a gold medal at the Worldskills Australia final in Sydney last year.
You can read more about Peter's training of Todd in these articles:
CQ TAFE helps bricklayer Todd prepare for Worldskills
CQ TAFE teachers honoured to judge at Worldskills competition
CQ TAFE teacher named Individual Trainer of the Year at 2009 CSQ Awards
UPDATE November 20, 2012
Brandon Gillett named in "Skillaroos" team to represent Australia in Germany next year.
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UPDATE September 6, 2012
Three CQ TAFE-trained apprentices secured medals at the WorldSkills Australia Nationals!
Todd Richards is now Australia's top bricklayer and Brandon Gillett the nation's best Turner after taking home gold at the event at Olympic Park in Sydney.
Ten Central Queensland Institute of TAFE-trained students will compete at the Worldskills Australia National competition at Olympic Park in Sydney from August 30 to September 1, 2012 in the categories of Auto-Mechanics, Heavy Vehicles, Welding, Electrical Installation, Fitting, Turning, Bricklaying and Beauty.
Below are some profiles of the competitors. Please show your support for these students, who we wish the best of luck at the competition!
Competitor Profile - Todd Richards
Name: Todd James Richards
D.O.B: 17/05/1988
Residence: Hay Point, Mackay
Competition Category: Bricklaying
Employer: Sommerfeld & Sons Bricklayers, Mackay
Todd won first place in the Regional finals of Worldskills, held at CQ TAFE's Rockhampton campus in September last year. He is only the second Central Queensland bricklaying apprentice to make it to the nationals since 1994.
Competitor Profile - Shenae Dunbar
Name: Shenae Dunbar
D.O.B.: 29/12/1993
Residence: Kabra
Competition Category: Beauty Therapy
Employer: Shateau 25 Beauty Room, Gracemere
Shenae has achieved a lot in just a few years, finding employment in a local beauty salon and earning a spot in the CQ TAFE team to Worldskills.
Competitor Profile - Clay Scott
Name: Clay Scott
D.O.B.: 4/4/1990
Residence: Gracemere
Competition Category: Auto-Mechanical
Employer: Ian Weigh Toyota Rockhampton
Clay won second place in the Central Queensland regional finals while working as an apprentice for Allenstown Auto. He earned a spot in the nationals after the first place getter was unable to compete. Clay is now a mechanic at Ian Weigh.
Competitor Profile - Matthew Trotter
Name: Matthew Trotter
D.O.B.: 13/2/1992
Residence: Gladstone
Competition Category: Fitting and Turning
Employer: Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL)
Matthew recently became a fully fledged Fitter and Turner for QAL after completing his apprenticeship. Matthew achieved first place in the regional Worldskills finals, securing himself a spot in the nationals.
Competitor Profile - Mitch Elliott
Name: Mitch Elliott
D.O.B.: 17/3/1991
Residence: Gladstone
Competition Category: Heavy Vehicle
Employer: CQ Diesel Fitting
Mitch completed his certificate III in Diesel Fitting at Central Queensland Institute of TAFE in Rockhampton and now works for CQ Diesel Fitting in Gladstone.
Competitor Profile - Kia Garthwaite
Name: Kia Garthwaite
D.O.B.: 5/6/1992
Residence: Gladstone
Competition Category: Electrical Installation
Employer: Gladstone Ports Corporation
Kia is one of a small number of female tradies at Gladstone Ports Corporation. She took up an apprenticeship in electrical installation when she decided she didn't want to be an office girl.
Competitor Profile - Brandon Gillett
Name: Brandon Gillett
D.O.B.: 12/7/1991
Residence: Boyne Island
Competition Category: Fitting and Turning
Employer: Boyne Smelters Limited
Brandon was always mechanically minded and decided to take up a fitting and turning apprenticeship after his brother completed a similar one.
Competitor Profile - Mathhew Varker
Name: Matthew Varker
D.O.B.: 26/8/1991
Residence: Gladstone
Competition Category: Electrical Installation
Employer: Gladstone Ports Corporation
Matthew is a fourth year electrical apprentice at Gladstone Ports Corporation who credits his training at CQ TAFE for helping him get to Worldskills
Competitor Profile - Benjamin Jones
Name: Benjamin Jones
D.O.B.: 26/5/1989
Residence: Gladstone
Competition Category: Heavy Vehicles
Employer: Boyne Smelters Limited
Ben recently completed his apprenticeship with BSL. He won silver at the regional finals of Worldskills last year.
Competitor Profile - Ethan Horricks
Name: Ethan Horricks
D.O.B.: 1/8/1990
Residence: Gladstone
Competition Category: Welding
Employer: NRG Gladstone
Ethan is all geared up for the "Trade Olympics", with his employer NRG giving him ample time to prepare for the competition.
