Our maritime courses offer a wide-range of qualifications from general shipboard operations, to becoming a master, chief mate, watchkeeper, chief engineer and much more.
Gain skills in navigating a vessel, applying maintenance and engineering knowledge, operating a marine radio and applying safety procedures at sea. Be trained in building marine craft, from a dingy to superyacht. Learn at our Fremantle campus which includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in Australia.
Looking for maritime security officer courses?
We partner with Osprey International to deliver Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) and Offshore Facility Security Officer (OFSO) short courses.
For dates, how to register and further information, visit the Osprey International website(opens in a new tab) .
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR30824 | State ID BJZ0This 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...
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- Online and On Campus
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
National ID MAR30924 | State ID AE76This 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.
This certificate will...
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- Online and On Campus
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
National ID MAR40324 | State ID BJY8Progress to the next level in maritime operations and navigate your career towards your dream job at sea.
This course will qualify you to work as a:
- Master on commercial vessels up to 45 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
- Master on vessels up to 100...
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT)
National ID MAR50320 | State ID AE89This certificate enables you to work as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area.
Study in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s ...
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
National ID MAR50320 | State ID AC52Become a master, chief mate or watchkeeper on vessels with this AMSA-accredited course.
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus