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Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) or
• A Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) with TAGS books and sea time or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate.

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500GT), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Hold of the following: unrestricted Master less than 24 meter Near coastal Certificate of competency, watchkeeper deck less than 500 GT or unrestricted Master less than 35 meters near coastal.
• Completed qualifying sea service time as an officer in charge on a navigation watch. Please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Pass an Orals Examination

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: (02) 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Hold a Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal or workshop skill equivalent qualification.
• Completed qualifying sea service time on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel engines with propulsion power greater than or equal to 400 kilowatts. Other requirements apply, please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Complete Basic Safety Training including security awareness
• Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority website

The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) requires significant commitments in time to build skills and knowledge, and financial investment, before entering a lucrative career. SM TAFE aims to ensure students have what it takes to succeed.

To study this course you must be over the age of 18 years. To express your interest in this course you will need:

• a Unique Student Identifier number
• evidence showing you meet the minimum educational requirements
• your visa or citizenship status

In addition, we will help to guide you through the additional evidence required for entry to the course at a mandatory information session:

• a current Class 1 medical or equivalent (to satisfy CASA licencing requirements)
• a Ready for work Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) approval
• a CASA Aviation English proficiency assessment (GELP)
• log book showing two hours in a VH registered aircraft with a CASA approved flight training provider to ensure that you can meet the physiological and psychological demands required for successful completion of the course; and to address and identify issues (such as airsickness or claustrophobia) so you are well informed about the nature of study and work in this industry
• a mandatory pre-entry aptitude test

If seeking a student loan you must also demonstrate other minimum requirements that will be outlined at the session. Information relating to the dates and times of the pre-entry assessment and briefing sessions will be sent on application.

Please note, SM TAFE reserves the right to reschedule or cancel course due to insufficient enrolments. Please refer to the enrolment terms and conditions for further information.