WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions

South Australian Regional Competitions

Every two years, more than 500 Regional Competitions take place across 34 regions throughout Australia. These events showcase the skills and knowledge of over 4,000 apprentices, trainees and students, who compete for gold, silver and bronze medals and the chance to progress to the national stage. The next Regional Competition year are taking place in 2026.

Running from February to October 2026, the WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions will be held right across the country, bringing together apprentices, trainees and students to test their skills against industry benchmarks in real-world, high-pressure environments.

Find a regional skill competition

Check the WorldSkills Australia regions map regularly. The map will be updated with local South Australian events closer to the competitions, which run until October 2026.

Or get in touch with WorldSkills Australia if you would like to judge or run a competition.

Key dates

WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition Launch 6 February 2026
Regional Competitions, Australia-wide February to 25 October 2026
National Championships, hosted by South Australia mid-2027