Charlie Spry has claimed bronze at the National WorldSkills Championships for primary industries.

After winning the regional competition for primary industries in November last year, the year 12 Red Bend Catholic College student has put his skills to the test on the national stage in Brisbane.

Charlie's skills and knowledge was tested over four sections of primary industries including livestock, tractors, fencing and chemicals with each section consisting of a practical and theory element.

The primary industries competition was held over two days and saw Charlie competing against the best primary industries students across Australia.

"The national competition was very similar to the regional competition that was held at Red Bend, so I was familiar with what I would be required to do," Charlie said.

"However the WorldSkills competition as a whole was such a unique experience, with more than 60 trades represented and thousands of visitors to the competition over the three days."

NSW claimed gold, silver and bronze in the primary industries competition with Dominic Edwards from Yanco Agriculture High School claiming gold and Angus Pursehouse from St Gregory's College claiming silver.

"There was some really tough competition from the NSW competitors as well as competitors from other states so being awarded bronze was a big surprise and to have NSW claim all three medals was brilliant.

"It is an honour just to be standing up there with the other boys from my team, everyone put in a huge effort."

Charlie said he is very grateful for his teachers and parents who helped him make it to the podium.

"Red Bend has been incredibly supportive of my studies, particularly Mr Col Hawthorn, Mrs Laura Tandy and Mrs Susan Earl."

Over the course of the competition Charlie's highlight was meeting numerous people in the industry and making connections for his future and new friends.

"The competition was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to compete," Charlie added.

Red Bend agriculture teacher Laura Tandy said Charlie worked extremely hard to prepare for the event.

"Winning regionals was one thing, but going up against the best in the country is quite the other," Laura said.

"Thanks to his teacher Col Hawthorn and the agriculture team at the College for helping with training Charlie, he was a pleasure to work with and totally deserves his award," Laura added.