RMIT students shine at WorldSkills Australia National Championship

RMIT students shine at WorldSkills Australia National Championship

RMIT’s vocational education students have impressed at one of Australia’s premier career and skills events, the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships, held over three days in Brisbane.

RMIT students walked away with Gold, Silver and Bronze for Additive Manufacturing, Gold and Silver for Web Design and Development and Gold and Silver for Cloud Computing, securing RMIT as the best in country for these skills. RMIT’s results also contributed to Victoria having the highest gold medal tally for the competition.

The event, designed to challenge and inspire students, apprentices and trainees from across the country, celebrates hands-on talent in vocational, technical and service-based careers. It offers students the opportunity to put their learning into practice in real-world, high-pressure competitions.

Among the 12 participants representing RMIT, an outstanding seven came away with medals—an impressive haul featuring three gold, three silver and one bronze. 

Mish Eastman, RMIT's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Vocational Education and Vice-President, applauded the students’ commitment and success.

“The latest results from the WorldSkills Championship highlights not only the dedication and ability of our students, but also the quality and commitment of our teaching teams here at RMIT.

“Congratulations to all of the students who competed this year – you have represented RMIT brilliantly on the national stage and we are very proud. I’m sure this is just the beginning in a successful learning journey and ongoing career.”

Three competition winners with gold, silver and bronze medals, standing next to man in suit. Additive Manufacturing winners with Dr Nicholas Patterson.

Dr Nicholas Patterson, Director of Future Technologies for RMIT’s College of Vocational Education, added his congratulations to the teams involved.

“I am really proud of our students for winning medals in such important areas. It shows the strength of their skills and the support they have had from our experienced teachers and the University.

“This shows we are leading the country in these future skills. It takes talent, commitment and a strong team behind the scenes to make it happen.”

Congratulations to all of our RMIT winners and their teachers. 

Additive Manufacturing:

Gold - Askel​ Van Gastel-Peck​

Silver - Jarrod​ Sands​

Bronze - Nicolas ​Rodda​

Cloud Computing:

Gold - Sonny​ Hull​

Silver - Ethan Ilott​

Web Design and Development:

Gold - Rajeev Athreya​ Jawaji​

Silver - Marcell  Sugianto

Three competition winners with gold, silver and bronze medals, standing next to two smartly dressed women. Cloud Computing winners.
Three competition winners with gold, silver and bronze medals, standing next to three smartly dressed women. Web Design and Development winners.
20 June 2025

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