This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits. You will learn skills in shipboard safety, navigation, ship knowledge and vessel operations. Find out more.
Do you want to start a career at sea? . This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry.
Get qualified to work in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism or aquaculture.. This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry.
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to: Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine propulsion,...
Entry Requirements
It is recommended that students have a minimum of half of the applicable qualifying sea service as listed below
30 days with a completed and approved task book (15 days for course entry)
150 days without a completed and approved task book (75 days for course entry)
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to:- Command and operate the engines of a vessel:<12 m in length with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <100 kW for...
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to:1. command a vessel <24 m long <EEZ2. act as chief mate on a vessel <45 m long <EEZ3.
This qualification is suitable for people seeking an entry level position in the maritime industry as a general purpose hand on deck or in the engine room of a vessel. It's a great way to better understand how the maritime industries contribute to the Gippsland community.
The Certificate of Safety Training is an STCW95 AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) approved training course which qualifies holders of the certificate to work on vessels in Australian and International waters.
Entry Requirements
Students must bring with them a current HLTAID003 Provide First Aid or the updated version HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate to study this course.
GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) This course is structured on a combination of theory and practical exercises using both 'live to air' equipment and simulations. It is delivered by fully qualified and accredited lecturers with deck officer or radio officer experience.
Entry Requirements
Students must be at least 18 years of age.
This course has pre-requisites for entry and evidence must be provided on the first day of class.
Gain options to work in the surface preparation and coating industry in areas such as oil and gas, marine, plant construction and maintenance, defence and site maintenance..
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is available as an apprenticeship.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
earn a wage while you train
learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path
After completing a Coxswain External course an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) will need to be completed to gain a Certificate of Competency from AMSA. To qualify to enrol in this course you must have completed the Coxswain course..
The Integrated Rating (IR) course is an entry-level qualification to equip new entrants into the maritime industry with practical skills and knowledge in general shipboard operations of merchant ships.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
Students must be at least 16 years of age to commence this course
Prospective students should preferably hold a Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal).
This course is available as a traineeship.
Entrance requirements for traineeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options. The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full time or part time employment based training arrangement, usually for a nominal duration of 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area.
To find out how to arrange a traineeship and study at South Metropolitan TAFE, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre closest to you.
Coxswain's can gain employment in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism and aquaculture..
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
Students must be at least 16 years of age to commence this course
Prospective students should preferably hold a Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal).
In addition the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:
Complete an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) (Completed during the course)
for the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal). People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority
The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the capability and limitations of ECDIS as used during a navigational watch, to operate, interpret and analyse information obtained from ECDIS, and manage ECDIS operation, system files and data.
Entry Requirements
Must have previously obtained formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation and be familiar with visual navigation.
Must have served a period of supervised Bridge Watch - keeping duties.
Must have completed a Basic Radar / ARPA and ENS course or Master under 24 Meters Certificate of Competency or Master up to 35 Meters Certificate of Competency.
It is a legal requirement that all persons operating a VHF Marine Radio hold a Short Range Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency or SROCP. This includes recreational vessels as well as commercial operators.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required by a tradesman working in marine craft construction.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is only available as an apprenticeship, and you must be employed under a training contract with an organisation relevant to the trade.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path
After completing the MEDII External course an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) will need to be completed to gain a Certificate of Competency from AMSA. To qualify to enrol in this course you must have completed the MEDII course..
Entry Requirements
After completing this course an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) will need to be completed to gain a Certificate of Competency from AMSA. To qualify to enrol in this course you must have completed the MEDII course.