AMSA Approved Domestic Deck, Engine and Fisheries Maritime Qualifications Training Programs in Port Adelaide & Port Lincoln
Founded in 1997, the then Australian Maritime & Fisheries Academy (AMFA) was established as an industry-managed education centre for the maritime, fishing and seafood industries. Offering a broad range of nationally accredited training programs and short courses, the Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy is continuously developing and customising its wide range of education programmes to meet industry specific requirements.
AMFA is the only industry owned and operated maritime, seafood and fishing industry development and training organisation in the Southern Hemisphere. Its role is to provide education, management, advisory and support services in all maritime and fisheries related development and training areas.
The Academy offers two methods to deliver courses, Blended Learning & Face-to-Face. Blended learning is an online learning experience which allows the student to work remotely in their own time, at their own pace, whilst working towards their chosen practical dates. Face-to-face learning refers to courses delivered in a classroom environment by a Trainer/Assessor.
AMFA students now have wider career options than ever before in the areas of oil and gas. These industries have become a large employer of skilled maritime workers.
Training Programs
Domestic Deck Courses
- Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal - Certificate I in Maritime Operations: his qualification is offered by AMFA to people who are employed or seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to - command a commercial marine vessel up to 12 metres in length With propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 100kW for an inboard engine that is not carrying passengers.
- Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal - Certificate II in Maritime Operations: The Coxswain Grade 1 course (Certificate II in Maritime Operations) stands as a testament to your competency in commanding and operating vessels within Australia’s inshore and designated waters. This certification is tailor-made for individuals seeking to take charge of vessels under 12 meters.
- Master Inland Waters - Certificate III in Maritime Operations: This qualification is offered by AMFA to people who are employed or seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to command a commercial marine vessel up to 24 metres in length within inland waters.
- Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal - Certificate III in Maritime Operations: This qualification is offered by AMFA to people who are employed or seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to command a commercial marine vessel up to 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
- Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal - Certificate IV in Maritime Operations: This qualification is offered by AMFA to people who are employed or seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to act on a commercial marine vessel up to 45 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as a Master and up to 80 metres in length as a Mate.
- Fisheries Compliance - Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance: This qualification is usually undertaken by Fisheries Officers as part of their career development, and the agency’s workforce development plan.
- Flexible Industry Pathway Program: Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal: This qualification is offered by AMFA to students who are seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to command a commercial marine vessel up to 12 metres in length with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 500kW for an inboard engine. This can carry passengers on the vessel inshore or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Domestic Engineering Courses
- Marine Engine Driver 3 Near Coastal - Certificate II in Maritime Operations: This qualification is offered by AMFA to people who are employed or seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to operate machinery on vessels less than 500kW propulsion power as a Chief Engineer in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) & on vessels less than 750kW propulsion power as second engineer in the EEZ.
- Marine Engine Driver 2 Near Coastal - Marine Engine Driver 2 Near Coastal: This qualification is offered by AMFA to people who are employed or seeking employment in the seafood or maritime industries to operate machinery on vessels less than 750kW propulsion power as a Chief Engineer in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) & on vessels less than 1500kW propulsion power as Second Engineer in the EEZ.
Other Maritime Courses
- Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP)
- Shipboard Safety Skill Set
LAST UPDATED ON Aug 24, 2023