- Major overhaul of Central Regional TAFE's maritime training vessel complete
- $2 million upgrade part of State Government's Rebuilding our TAFEs plan
- Delivers a first-class learning environment for maritime students and flow-on benefits to local employers and maritime industry
The State Government's $2 million refurbishment of Central Regional TAFE's Master Class maritime training vessel is complete.
The floating classroom is now ready to continue its important role of providing local TAFE students with a first-class industry-standard learning environment.
The revamped Master Class will directly support local employers by providing skilled workers with industry relevant skills and boost opportunities for people in the Mid West region to train and work locally.
Local boat builder Dongara Marine completed a major overhaul of the vessel including new engines, gear boxes, hydraulic system, electrics, air-conditioning and navigational systems.
The project was funded by the State Government's record $243.3 million Rebuilding our TAFEs plan, delivering capital works projects to upgrade campuses across the State, including in regional Western Australia.
The plan also funded a $4 million Visual Arts and Creative Industries Hub that was opened at CR TAFE's Geraldton campus in 2022.
The Master Class is used to deliver maritime-related training through CR TAFE's Batavia Coast Maritime Institute, including in fishing boat operations, boating services and marine engine driving.
The vessel also supports on-water activities for components of other training programs including aquaculture, tourism, and coastal conservation and ecosystem management.