This certificate will allow you to work as: chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ.
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 II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Student should be currently working in an appropriate role in industry.
In addition to successful completion of Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:
Complete an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)
People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: Head Office 02 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit their website
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..
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 II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Students should be currently working in an appropriate role in industry
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In addition to successful completion of Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:
Complete an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)
Set sail on a career that could see you going anywhere the ocean takes you.. This qualification is suitable for people who want to work as a Master V Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry.
This course provides training in selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintenance of electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level. There are elective options in radio frequency and security.
Entry Requirements
If you are entering this program as an apprentice/trainee you must: * be employed in industry * be an Apprentice or Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS) and be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment.
This program has pre-requisite requirements as shown below. All prerequisites must be achieved. Discuss with a CIT teacher during enrolment to ensure you have met these requirements.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Elements of Shipboard Safety training provides students with the basic skills to work in the marine industry. Topics include survival techniques, abandon ship drills, Occupational Health and Safety in the maritime workplace, and firefighting.
An apprentice Automotive Technician - Marine Light is involved in working mainly on pleasure craft with inboard or outboard motors, they can be trailer mounted and pull behind a car or moored in the river, ocean or a marina..
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
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:<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.
