At Central Regional TAFE, we offer Maritime studies courses that can suit your interests, whether you’re wanting to upskill, break into the industry, or looking to take advantage of world-class training to specialise in a particular area.
There’s so much to learn, and with industry experts providing the latest training, you’ll find that your knowledge and skills will advance by heaps and bounds as you progress through each course that we offer.
If you’re after a career in maritime operations and want to be able to command marine vessels commercially, CR TAFE offers Certificate I to IV in Maritime Operations with flexible delivery options, traineeship opportunities, and comprehensive, face to face delivery, that helps you make the most out of your study.
Training in maritime studies opens up career opportunities such as, but not limited to:
- Quality Manager
- Compliance Manager
- General or Senior Deckhand
- Coxswain
- Chief Engineer
- New Technology/Automation Specialist
- Master (of vessels up to 24 metres)
- Ship’s Mate or Master
- Marine Engine Driver Grade 1
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR20321 | State ID BHD0Get on board with a qualification for your future.
Learn how to navigate a vessel up to 12 metres, operate marine radios, maintain vessels, transport passengers safely and more with this practical course.Study Modes
- Online and on campus
- Workplace
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR10418 | State ID BDU3Take the wheel of your own ship.
Start here to learn skills that will get you skippering vessels confidently, using safety procedures at sea and more on a vessel less than 12 metres long.Study Modes
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR40220 | State ID BFV6Embark on an exciting career in the marine industry.
Gain the skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power of up to 1500kW, or as a Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW.Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR30821 | State ID BHC8Get above board, below deck.
Learn the skills you need to operate an engine room, be safe at sea, refuel, operate deck machinery and more on specific vessels.Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
National ID MAR30921 | State ID BHD2Know the ropes and launch a boating career today.
Ready to operate a bigger vessel? Graduates of this course will have the skills to operate commercial vessels less than 24 metres. Learn to navigate, be safe at sea, operate marina radios and more.Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
National ID MAR40320 | State ID BFW3Be the master of your boating career.
Get the skills you need to work and skipper on vessels up to 80 metres in length. Be confident navigating, maneuvering and maintaining a vessel safely plus so much more.Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Short Range Radio Operator's Skill Set Certificate of Proficiency
State ID KAE10Learn how to properly use a marine VHF radio in this skill set that covers both theory and practical elements.
Training includes learning the skills and knowledge required to:
- transmit and receive information by marine very high frequency (VHF) radio according to regulations...
Study Modes
- Online and on campus