18 competitors (12 in Refrigeration and 6 in Floristry) have already competed in the WorldSkills Australia National Competition. Both were run as satellite competitions, with Refrigeration running from the 11-13 April and Floristry running from 12-14 April.

The 2010 Refrigeration National Competition was held as part of the ARBS Exhibition at Darling Harbour, Sydney while the 2010 Floristry National Competition was held as part of the Royal Easter Show in Sydney. Both competitions provided the perfect stage for these 18 competitors to display their skills in front of an audience of their peers and the general public.

In a role reversal, 2009 Skillaroo Nash Mason switched hats from competitor to judge the Refrigeration Competition and 2007 Skillaroo, Courtney Barton continued her involvement in WorldSkills Australia as one of the judges of the Floristry National Competition. Many thanks to all judges, category conveners, volunteers and regional contacts and all involved in making these events a success.  

Refrigeration Medallists

Gold Medal: Liam Janetzki
Region: Toowoomba
Training Provider: SkillsTech Australia - Acacia Ridge
Employer: Qbuild Toowoomba

Silver Medal: Adam Inglis
Region: Brisbane
Training Provider: SkillsTech Australia - Acacia Ridge
Employer: Network Refrigeration

Bronze Medal: Mathew Duncan
Region: Sydney West
Training Provider: TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute
Employer: Tritech Refrigeration

Congratulations to the National Refrigeration Gold Medallist, Liam Janetzki, from the Toowoomba Region. Liam trains at SkillsTech Australia- Acacia Ridge and is employed at Qbuild Toowoomba. Liam competed against 12 other National Competitors for the title among a strong industry crowd and was presented his Gold Medal at the Refrigeration Competition Presentation Ceremony on the 14th April.

Floristry Medallists

Gold Medal: Tamika MacKrell
Region: Melbourne
Training Provider: Marjorie Milner College
E mployer: Jen's Flowers

Silver Medal: Emma Hunter
Region: Western Australia
Training Provider: Challenger Institute of TAFE
Employer: The Black Tulip Florist

Bronze Medal: Dimitra Markos
Region: Geelong
Training Provider: Gordon Institute of TAFE (City Campus)
Employer: Bloomin Wild

Congratulations to the National Floristry Gold Medallist,Tamika MacKrell from the Melbourne Region. Tamika trains at Marjorie Milner College and is employed at Jen's Flowers. Tamika competed against 6 other National Competitors for the title among a strong industry and spectator crowd and was presented her Gold Medal at the Presentation Ceremony on the 14th April on site at the Sydney Showground.

The Ceremony acknowledged Floristry Competition winners, awarding Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. The Silver Medal was awarded to Emma Hunter and the Bronze was awarded to Dimitra Markos. Congratulations!