Jace top scores in national worldskills championships

TAFE NSW Wyong plumbing and heating student Jace Court has claimed a Medallion for Excellence at the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships held in Brisbane over June 12-14.

Court received the award at the medal ceremony on Sunday in front of hundreds of vocational students from across the country.

The three-day competition brought together Australia’s top emerging talent across more than 50 skill categories, with participants tested under real-world, high-pressure conditions.

Court competed in the plumbing and heating category and was one of 114 students from TAFE NSW to represent their region at the national championships.

“WorldSkills was an amazing experience, and I’ve learnt so much,” he said.

“It taught me a lot about accuracy, problem solving and taking pride in my work.

“It’s built on my skill set and I am stoked to come home with a medal.”

Court’s medal puts him in the running for a place on the Australian Skillaroos team, which will compete against more than 80 countries at the WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai in September next year.

TAFE NSW Managing Director Chloe Read said it was an incredible result for Court.

“WorldSkills is more than a competition – it’s a celebration of vocational excellence, and an invaluable opportunity for students, like Jace, to build their skills, confidence, and careers,” she said.

“This achievement demonstrates the life-changing impact of hands-on training and mentorship, and the vital role TAFE NSW plays in preparing the future workforce.”

Minister for Skills TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan congratulated all the medal-winning TAFE NSW students.
“These students are a credit to their communities and a testament to the quality of vocational education we’re delivering right across NSW,” he said.
“TAFE NSW equips students with the practical skills and experience they need to thrive in the workforce – and their success on the national stage speaks volumes.”