Maritime Apprenticeship Training and Maritime Operations Programs in Ultimo and Marcus Clark, NSW, Australia
Established in 1833 and located in New South Wales in Australia with 130 campuses in the state, TAFE NSW is a leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. With over 430,000 students enrolling each year, TAFE NSW offers courses and short courses with qualifications from certificates to Diploma and Advanced Diploma level.
TAFE NSW Ultimo is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city. Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD, TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.
The campus consists of the Ultimo Campus and Marcus Clark Building in Haymarket NSW for training purposes. Study in purpose-built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from mechanical workshops, laboratories and specialist technology workshops.
Vocational Training Programs
Maritime Apprenticeship Programs
- Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (4 years, Part Time): Learn the skills you need to build and design marine craft using both traditional methods of manufacture as well as new and emerging technologies.
- Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (3 years, Part Time): Make the water your office when you equip yourself with the expertise needed to work as a highly regarded marine mechanic. Gain the skills to work on engines and propulsion systems used across the boating industry.
- Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products (Sailmaking) (3 years, Part Time): Learn on the job as you enter the dynamic manufactured textiles industry. Craft and maintain yacht sails, sunshades, PVC and other textile products, and ensure that you graduate industry-ready.
Maritime Operations Programs
- Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) (2 weeks, Full Time): Qualify to work as a general purpose hand in coastal waters on a vessel up to 80 metres, as you learn to work as part of a crew on deck or in the engine room.
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) (6 weeks, Full Time): This comprehensive course will equip you with the skills and experience to confidently perform as a ship’s master, operating vessels up to 12 metres.
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) (4 weeks, Full Time): This hands-on course will provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work in the Australian maritime industry as an engineer or engine room worker.
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) (7 weeks, Full Time): Learn to navigate the seas and sail to a career as a master, chief mate or deck watchkeeper. Rise to challenges as you lead a crew on fishing charters, commercial vessels and tourist trips on vessels within Australian coastal waters.
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) (5 weeks, Full Time): Gain the skills to become a chief engineer on certain vessels, a chief engineer’s assistant or an engine room worker with this practical and exciting course. Train on real boats and ships, in Firefighting facilities and swimming pools for real life experience as you build a career on the high seas.
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) (7 weeks FT or 3 months PT): Gain the specialist skills and training needed to apply for an AMSA certificate of competency and work as a master on domestic vessels up to 45 metres.
Other Training Programs
- GMDSS Revalidation (4 days)
- Marine Deck Revalidation Part A (2 days)
- Marine Deck Revalidation Part A (7 days)
- Safety Training (CoST) Refresher (7 days)
- Certificate of Proficiency (COP) as Rating Revalidation (7 days)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft other than fast rescue boats (CPSC) (4 days)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (4 days)
- Global Maritime Distress & Safety Systems (GMDSS) (2 weeks)
- Basic Fire Fighting (STCW) (3 days)
- Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) (STCW Basic Training, BST)
LAST UPDATED ON Oct 6, 2023