ONLY three points separated the gold and silver medallists when a selection of TAFE beauty students represented the Mid-North Coast in the WorldSkills Australia regional competition.
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Annabelle Kite took out first place with Bronte McIntyre snaring second spot and third place went to Stacey Ryan.
WorldSkills Australia's national program of regional competitions are held biennially across 31 regions.
Apprentices, trainees and students under the age of 23 can test their skills and knowledge in a regional competition.
Industry representatives and judges Shelley Laing from Beachside Medi Spa and Melissa Bermingham from Aqua Vitae Day Spa supervised the competitors on Friday and assessed their skills in beauty and spa treatment therapies.
Attention to detail and personal presentation contributed to each student's performance score, with the highest skilled competitors awarded third (bronze), second (silver) and first (gold) places.
Regional medallists, if age eligible, may go on to compete at the national competition for the chance to win the coveted title of Australia's best in their field.
North Coast TAFE beauty teacher and WorldSkills mentor Jo Shoesmith said the Worldskills competition improved students' skill levels and benchmarked their skills against others.
Mid-North Coast students have previously performed to high levels.
"You don't have to leave the Mid-North Coast for a quality education," Ms Shoesmith said.
"You can get a really good education that will make you competitive nationally in a regional area."
The students aim to follow in the footsteps of last year's Port Macquarie TAFE entrants - gold medallist in hairdressing Gemma Edwards, who went on to win top honours in the national competition, and Jade Robertson, who placed fifth nationally and entered as the youngest beauty competitor.
