2009 Team Australia Skillaroos
- Aaron Samphier
- Andrew Arthur
- Benjamin Dean
- Daniel Jones
- Daniel Karanges
- Gavin Press
- Heh-Nian (James) Sun
- Jessie-Lee Gladwell
- Joshua Harris
- Justin Laidlaw
- Kyle Butler
- Kyle French
- Luke Davies
- Megan Kuhn
- Melissa Guiney
- Michael Welshman
- Mitchell Edwards
- Nash Mason
- Nenad Djuric
- Nick Davies
- Nigel Croke
- Perrin Bouna
- Peter Steinweiss
- Shane Ashton
- Stacey Pitman
- Tyson Knight
Joshua Fimognari
Jewellery
- Sydney Regional Competition 2007: Gold
- National Competition 2008: Gold
How did you get into the industry?
Ever since a friend showed me a pair of earrings she beaded, my interest in jewellery has grown. Being interested in art and design, I started beading different bits and pieces for family and friends. One of my pieces was shown to a Jeweller in Beecroft who later contacted me and offered me work experience. I soon realised that jewellery design and manufacturing was for me.
Would you recommend a trade/skill based career to others?
Absolutely, yes! For anyone who is interested in design, it is a great way to express just how you're feeling and when you see someone wearing one of your pieces as you walk down the street it's a great feeling.
How has WorldSkills Australia helped you so far personally & professionally?
My hand skills have improved greatly and my confidence on the bench is definitely increasing. Personally, I am now being recognised by a lot more people in the industry which is really helpful. Making contacts in an industry such as jewellery is really important.
Would you recommend others participate in the WorldSkills Competitions?
Definitely, it was an absolutely amazing experience. Seeing so many other young people so committed to their chosen trade was great. Talking to people with similar interests to me and seeing them working away was really interesting.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I think that the most enjoyable thing about my job is the fact that I am doing something new every day. I meet new people and learn different techniques on a daily basis.
What do you hope to achieve in both short and long terms of your career?
In the future I hope to travel to Italy to study for a couple of years then come back and open my own jewellery studio, making one of kind, exclusive pieces.
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