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Templates, real examples, past practical projects, and short videos to help you enter with confidence.

Use these to reduce guesswork and show judges the best version of your work.

 

TEMPLATES + WINNING EXAMPLES

If you’re staring at a blank page, start here.

Use a template to structure your story, then check a winning example to see how past entrants explained their role and learning clearly.

Templates for your written entry

Use these to structure your project submission
so it’s easy for judges to follow.

Project Submission Template 1 [DOCX 36.7KB]

Project Submission Template 2 [DOCX 36.5KB]

Project Submission Template 3 [PPTX 72.6KB]

Winning project submission examples

Real examples from recent winners to inspire your submission.

Josh Gullery 2025 National Winner - Project Submission [PDF 2.5MB]

Hunter Moon 2024 National Winner - Project Submission [PDF 819KB]

 

Note: Examples are for guidance only - copying hurts your entry. Judges want your voice, your thinking, and your learning.

 

Past practical challenge projects

We can’t tell you what you’ll build this year - you’ll find out on the day.

What we can do is show the type and scale of past projects, so you know what “practical challenge” really means.

 

Regional Practical Examples

2025 Regional Project – Garden Box

Tool list, instructions, + technical sketch.

Download [PDF 528KB]

2024 Regional Project – Bench Seat

Tool list, instructions, + technical sketch.

Download [PDF 584KB]

National Practical Examples

2025 National Project – Train

Tool list, instructions, + technical sketch.

Download [PDF 589KB]

2024 National Project – Garden House

Tool list, instructions, + technical sketch.

Download [PDF 468KB]

 

Tip: The apprentices who do well usually nail the basics - safe set-up, clear marking out, smart sequencing, tidy workflow, and steady pacing.

 

Watch: what it’s really like

If you’re nervous about the unknown, start with these quick explainers. They’ll walk you through the entry + judging process and what the experience feels like.

 

FAQ

Do I need to be a good writer?

Nope. Judges are looking for clarity and honesty. Write how you speak, use real examples, and focus on what you did, learned, and solved.

Can I copy a winning example?

Use examples for structure only. Your entry should reflect your project, your thinking, your words. Copying is obvious and it hurts credibility fast.

Do my photos need to be professional?

Photos taken on your phone are fine. Make them clear, well-lit, and relevant. Show the process (set-out, framing, details) and not just the finished shot.

 

 

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