A 17-year-old trainee from Pinjarra, has been selected to compete against the best up-and-coming Australian tradespeople.
Brandi Burnett will compete in June at the WorldSkills National Championships.
The championships are part of Skills Show Australia 2018, which will be held at the Sydney International Convention Centre from June 2 to June 4.
Over 400 competitors from across the country will vie for the title of ‘National Champion’ in 50 trade and skill categories.
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Brandi, who is head girl at Pinjarra Senior High School and employed by Pinjarra Bakery and Patisserie, will compete in the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Food and Beverage competition.
Brandi earned her place at the championships after a strong performance at the 2017 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions.
“Being chosen to compete...is such an honour and I can’t wait to see what I can achieve,” she said.
“I’m very grateful to WorldSkills Australia for this opportunity, and to the South Metropolitan TAFE Beaconsfield lecturers and my school.”
Out of 50 skills in the National Championships, about 30 have female representation, which is the most in the competition’s history.
“To be a part of that is incredible,” said Brandi.
WorldSkills Australia chief Brett Judd said the organisation was nurturing and developing the skills of young Australians.
He said events such as the trade competition, highlighted the diverse opportunities available to those pursuing a trade or skill.
“Choosing a vocational education and training path can open up some incredible and varied career opportunities,” Mr Judd said.
“Many of the occupations predicted to have the strongest jobs growth in the next five years are offered by our vocational education and training sector.”
Mr Judd thanked the sponsors, supporters and volunteers for their tireless support of the Skills Show and National Championships.