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The winning design, submitted by 2003 Skillaroo and international gold medalist in Graphic Design Technology, Sarah Jones, was chosen from a pool of creative and innovative submissions. Sarah’s textured design conveys a geometric representation of the striking and contemporary frontage of Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC), making it a fitting memento for 2018 competitors. Sarah also designed the medal for the National Championships held in Melbourne in 2016.

Sarah has previously judged, written competitions and assisted with training at the 2004, 2006 and 2008 National Championships. She was Expert for Australia 2009 – 2015 training the next generation of Skillaroos and in 2016 was selected as WorldSkills International Skill Competition Manager for Graphic Design Technology.

The winning medal design will be presented to the first, second and third place winners of all skill competitions at the Closing Ceremony of the National Championships on Tuesday 5^th June at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney.

Sarah’s winning design will be revealed closer to the Skills Show opening at the beginning of June.

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Nick went on to win the 2016 gold medal in Melbourne and with his trademark enthusiasm and dedication to his craft and the task at hand, he set about qualifying to become a 2017 Skillaroo.  Preparations included a trip to Manchester for the UK selection event and a further training event in China later the same year. Hard work and support from his employer, Studio Milton, his family and friends and his WorldSkills support network saw his dream come true and Nick went on to represent Australia in Abu Dhabi in 2017.

Nick reflected on the many weekends he devoted to additional training leading up to the event and affirms that his Medallion of Excellence earned at the International Competition was worth every minute.

Just as life seemed to be heading down the “normal” track, Nick has just received an invitation to represent Australia and WorldSkills Australia at World Wood Day celebrations in Angkor Wat, Siem Reap Cambodia as an Invitee to the International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational, IYAFMI.

The invitation is a for a fully funded travel experience. Nick will be taking a project of his own design and just a bag of hand tools to the event and will display his talents over the 5-day event, which also features wood turners, carvers, marionette makers, sculptors and all manner of things wood.

“[I’m excited] to be deeply immersed in another culture, catching up with friends made in Abu Dhabi and to experience work methods and designs from a dozen different countries will be a unique experience.  I have heard about the event in previous years and I hope to enjoy it fully and grow the high opinion the host organisation, the International Wood Culture Society, already has of Australian tradies.  This is going to be a sensational experience, not possible unless I had first become involved with WorldSkills.”

World Wood Day is March 21^st.

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For the first time WorldSkills Australia will partner with Velg Training to deliver a hub of reputable resources and information relating to VET pathways, as well as access to key industry leaders. The Expo will demonstrate the diversity of VET options, and providers, available for students across a variety of skills and trades.

Registered Training Organisations across Australia are now being invited to join other leaders in the vocational education space by being involved in the Skills Pathway Expo.

WorldSkills Australia is hosting the Skills Show and CEO Brett Judd said the Skills Pathway Expo would play a major role in raising the profile of skills in Australia.

“The main goal for us is to promote skills excellence and demonstrate the importance of VET as a pathway for young people to consider,” said Mr Judd. “By partnering with Velg Training to deliver the Skills Pathways Expo, we are striving to be key drivers in helping our future workforce better understand the skills they need to adapt to the demands of a changing economy, all within a fun and interactive environment.”

RTOs will be given the opportunity to meet and build relationships with potential students, promote and increase awareness of vocational education opportunities and launch new courses that are being created to fill the skills shortage areas within Australia’s economy.

Velg Training CEO Michelle Weaver said: “Velg Training is very excited to be partnering with WorldSkills Australia through the Skills Pathway Expo. The Skills Pathway Expo has been specifically designed to provide an opportunity for those visiting the national championships to make an immediate and direct connection to RTOs that offer nationally-recognised qualification vocational pathways.

“Having these VET pathway providers under one roof will be a bonus for parents, prospective students and school representatives wanting to explore the options for school leavers.”

To be held at the state-of-the-art International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney, the Skills Show will be a fun, interactive and inspiring event. During the Skills Show, more than 400 apprentices and trainees will compete in 50 skills at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships. They will also battle it out for the opportunity to go on to represent Australia at the 45th WorldSkills international competition in Kazan, Russia in 2019.

The Skills Show will also feature:

• A selection of hands-on skills, Try’aSkills’ – Visitors can try out a skill and learn more from industry experts
• Tech Hub – Partner activations from industry leaders featuring virtual reality, cloud computing and cyber security pathways
• Skills & Thrills Show – Engaging career showcases utilising music, film and dance to provide inspiring information about industry trends, vocational education pathways and career outcomes

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Overview

WorldSkills Australia is a social enterprise that passionately believes that skills drives your future and Australia’s prosperity. Since 1981 we have been the leading voice for skills excellence in vocational, technological and service oriented careers in Australia and have raised the awareness of hundreds of thousands of young Australians, as well as their parents, industry and employers that our nation’s future depends on an effective skills training systems. For more information visit www.worldskills.org.au

The National Championships is Australia’s largest and most successful vocational education excellence competition. Run on a biennial basis, the 2018 Championships will be held at the spectacular ICC at Darling Harbour, Sydney, 2-4 June 2018.

This event will showcase 60+ different skills and brings together thousands of our nation’s best and brightest apprentices and trainees to compete for the title of national champion supported by educators, employers and industry professionals.

As this is a Championship, WorldSkills Australia recognise the first, second and third place winners of these competitions by awarding medals.

These medals will be presented at an official ceremony to be held on 5 June 2018 at the ICC.

Brief

To design the medals for the 2018 WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

The creator of the winning design will receive:

• A $500 Visa gift card
• An invitation to the Closing Ceremony on 5 June 2018 where they will be acknowledged (winner to pay own travel and accommodation costs)
• Acknowledgement via the WorldSkills Australia website and social media as well as PR (media coverage is not guaranteed)
• An official letter acknowledging the design for inclusion in your portfolio

Specifications:

There will need to be four types of medals:

1. Gold – for first place
2. Silver – for second place
3. Bronze – for third place
4. Official – awarded to key partners such as Government Ministers and
   Business Leaders

Design specifications:

• All four medal types are to feature the same design
• The medals can be plated in either gold, silver, bronze, antique gold, antique nickel or antique copper – please select a different colour for each medal type
• Size: 70mm diameter x 6mm thick. Please note: this size is crucial. Any design that deviates from this measurement cannot be considered
• Design – you can use various levels, 3D or different textures and cut-outs provided the final design is no thicker than 6mm and has a diameter no greater than 70mm
• The design is to be on ONE SIDE ONLY – the reverse side will have people’s names engraved upon them
• You can have a ONE colour ribbon, however this can change for the gold, silver, bronze and official – please identify the colour in your design
• The medal MUST feature:
  • The WorldSkills Australia logo – please download this from Dropbox here
  • The words “2018 National Championships Sydney”

Entry Details

• Entries are now closed. We will soon be announcing the winner of the competition.
• The competition is open to students, classes, and individuals with a flair for design
• Entries must be sent to: info@worldskills.org.au
• Entries must include:
  • Your contact details (email and phone)
  • A short biography of yourself (your team) and explanation on your design
• Designs must be submitted in one attachment as a PDF document
• The winning designer will receive a $500 Visa gift card
• The winning design will be selected from a panel and announced in March 2018
• The winning designer will be invited to attend the Closing Ceremony on 5 June 2018
  in Sydney where they will be acknowledged (winner to pay own travel and accommodation costs)

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