WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships and Skills Show
Date: Thursday 12 June to Saturday 14 June 2025
Time: 9am to 4pm (competition open to 5pm Thursday and Friday)
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane
The WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships and Skills Show is the nation's biggest skills competition, with more than 600 of Australia's most talented apprentices, trainees and skilled professionals taking over the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Open free to the public and paired with the 2025 Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo, this skills and career spectacular is a must-see for all school students and parents, career seekers and admirers of quality skills.
Across more than 60 skills categories, come cheer on the 121-strong Queensland team competing for gold!
From bakery to cyber security and hairdressing to carpentry, these high-pressure competitions demonstrate the best of Aussie skills action. Categories include:
- building and construction
- creative arts and fashion
- information and communication technology
- manufacturing and engineering
- social and personal services
- transport and logistics.
Curious about skills and trades? The Try-a-Skill zone give a hands-on experience for you to roll up your sleeves and join the action with fun and practical activities.
Visit WorldSkills Australia to learn more about the national competition and skills show and register for your free entry.
For those wanting to explore career and further study options some more, the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo will also be located onsite. More than 160 exhibitors, including training providers, universities, employers and other organisations, will be providing career advice, information sessions and more.
WorldSkills Australia live stream
Can't make it to the event?
Watch the action live on the WorldSkills Australia YouTube channel.
Skills for Queensland jobs
This event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and TAFE Queensland. Teams will be on-hand to share information about great training for Queensland jobs in demand, including apprenticeships.
Trades and skilled careers offer hands-on learning, job security and real earning potential, with apprenticeships allowing you to earn while you learn. Whatever your goals, Queensland apprenticeships work for everyone.
Learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
Keen to spread the word about apprenticeships at your school or across your networks? Check out the Apprenticeships Work for Everyone promotional kit.