WorldSkills Australia champions skills excellence in a host of trades including collision repair and believes it is a the driving force behind a strong workforce and a thriving economy.
The National Collision Repairer magazine is thrilled to be able to announce its partnership with WorldSkills Australia and present the first of their regular columns.
At WorldSkills Australia, we champion skills excellence as the driving force behind a strong workforce and a thriving economy. Mastering a trade is more than just learning technical skills—it’s about setting industry benchmarks, adapting to new challenges, and continuously improving to remain competitive in an evolving world.
Vocational education and training (VET) is at the heart of this progress, equipping individuals with the practical expertise needed to build, innovate, and strengthen industries.
A highly skilled workforce ensures that Australian businesses remain at the forefront of global standards, meeting demands with precision, efficiency, and innovation.
Skills competitions play a vital role in benchmarking industry standards, offering a real-world measure of how we compare on both a national and international level. Through WorldSkills Australia competitions, participants test their abilities in a high-performance environment, refining their techniques and gaining valuable insights that drive improvement. These competitions aren’t just about individual achievement—they influence training methods, industry expectations, and workforce development.
By pushing the limits of what’s possible, we inspire apprentices, trainees, and tradespeople to strive for excellence. The experience gained in these high-pressure settings translates directly into workplaces, raising the standard across multiple industries. At the same time, strong collaboration between industry, educators, and training providers ensures that vocational education remains relevant, responsive, and forward-thinking.
Australia’s future depends on a skilled and adaptable workforce, and that begins with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning. By championing skills excellence, we’re not just shaping careers—we’re shaping the future of Australian industry.
Trevor Schwenke
CEO, WorldSkills Australia