Three Geelong trade students have turned out medal-winning performances at the 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Championships.
Representing The Gordon and Victoria, 20-year-old carpentry apprentice Trey McAuley won bronze, while mechatronics students Jack Terrill (22) and Tristan Rozenfeld (23) teamed up to win silver in their field.
The WorldSkills National Championships, which were first established in 1981, were held over three days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, pitting TAFE and TAFE and state against state.
Events across a range of industries, such as bricklaying, cyber security, electrical installation, floristry, hospitality and plumbing and heating saw competitors display their skills in a competitive setting.
Mr Rozenfeld, who is completing a Certificate III in Electrotechnology, thanked WorldSkills trainer and electrical teacher at The Gordon Andy Heath for his help in preparing for the competition.
“My partner and I trained with our mentor Andy Heath to broaden our knowledge of PLCs, which gave me a better understanding of how they operated in my workplace,” said Mr Rosenfeld.
Mr Heath said the competition was highly beneficial to students.
“WorldSkills events are part of a lifelong adventure to self-growth, development, opportunities and achievement,” said Mr Heath.
“Irrespective of whether you get through to an international or national competition, or participate at the regional level, watching students grow in confidence, knowledge and their career is inspiring.”
