About Maritime Safety Training

Embark on a journey in the seafood industry with our Certificate IV course. Designed for aspiring managers and professionals, this program sharpens your skills in advanced seafood processing, quality assurance, and operational efficiency, preparing you for supervisory roles in seafood post-harvest operations.

This advanced course is designed for individuals seeking to take on leadership roles in the seafood post-harvest sector. It equips participants with the expertise to manage and oversee seafood processing facilities, ensuring optimal product quality, safety, and efficiency in operations.

This course is ideal for professionals in the seafood industry aiming for managerial or supervisory roles, as well as business owners seeking to optimise their seafood processing operations.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants or technicians for the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for the handling of stock, and maintaining water quality and monitoring environmental conditions. They may perform dives or vessel operations as part of their role.

This program is meticulously crafted for individuals with a keen ambition to excel in seafood processing, sales, and distribution. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned professionals aiming to enhance their expertise, this qualification serves as a fundamental milestone in achieving a thriving and rewarding career in seafood operations.

This course is designed for individuals who work in the seafood processing or sales and distribution sectors of the seafood industry. It provides an introduction to post-harvest operations, along with best practices for food handling, storage and transportation requirements within the seafood processing and distribution industry.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to begin a career in the seafood industry, especially those aiming to work with in post-harvest operations and seafood processing and distribution.

Elevate your maritime career with our Certificate III in Maritime Operations, designed for those aspiring to captain vessels up to 24 metres. This course offers a blend of practical experience and in-depth knowledge, essential for navigating the complexities of near coastal operations. 

Ideal for maritime professionals seeking to enhance their command skills, it’s a strategic step towards becoming a certified Master in Australian waters.

The “Master up to 24 metres (Near Coastal)” course, formerly known as “Master 5”, empowers you to captain a marine vessel up to 24 metres long within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Additionally, this qualification enables you to serve as Chief Mate or Deck Watch Keeper on ships less than 35 metres in the EEZ. This course provides the hands-on experience essential for enhancing your skills and ensuring long-term success in the maritime field.

This course is designed for students who have achieved 80% of the AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) sea time requirements for Master up to 24 Meters NC Certificate of Competency.

This course equips you with key skills for navigating and operating small vessels in Australian inshore waters. Ideal for aspiring Coxswains, it covers navigation, safety, vessel handling, and more, setting you on course for a successful maritime journey.

The MAR20321 – Certificate II in Maritime Operations(Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) provides excellent grounding for continuation to a Master certificate of competency.

Our training courses for Coxswain Grade 1 offer hands-on experience in navigating vessels within Australia’s inshore waters. The training allows operation of vessels with an inboard engine up to 500KW and no limit for outboard engines. Our comprehensive Coxswain training ensures you master the necessary Units of Competency, positioning you to achieve the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).

If you are looking to kick start your career on a Commercial vessel, you will need to attain the entry-level rank of General Purpose Hand. Often referred to as a Deckhand, the license will allow you to embark on a maritime career across a wide range of vessels, such as ferries, Custom Patrol Boats, dive boats, tourist vessels, and trawlers.

This course is expertly designed for individuals aiming to master the operation and maintenance of marine engines in near coastal waters. Ideal for those nearing completion of their AMSA sea time requirements, it combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring you are equipped to manage engine rooms safely and efficiently. 

Propel your maritime career forward as a skilled engine driver, chief engineer, or technical specialist in the dynamic world of marine operations.

This course is tailored for individuals aiming to become proficient Marine Engine Drivers in near coastal waters. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, ensuring participants are well-equipped to operate and maintain marine engines safely and efficiently.

This course is designed for students who have achieved 80% of the AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) sea time requirements for Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC Certificate of Competency.

This comprehensive training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills for effective first aid response, life support, and casualty management. Whether for workplace readiness, family safety, or personal preparedness, this course is essential for anyone seeking to be a confident first aider in emergency situations.

This unit is designed in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies; to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, and management of casualties, the incident, and other first aiders until qualified medical help arrives.

Learn about the dynamic world of aquaculture with our comprehensive Certificate II in Aquaculture course. Designed specifically for beginners and those seeking to support the seafood industry, this qualification prepares you to become a skilled aquaculture assistant.

This course is designed for individuals aspiring to work in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. This course equips participants with the necessary skills to effectively support the care of aquatic stock. Under the guidance of a supervisor, students will engage in various routine tasks, including the handling, feeding, and monitoring of stock.

Additionally, participants will learn to assess and monitor environmental conditions to ensure the well-being of aquatic stock. This qualification is an essential stepping stone for those seeking a rewarding career in aquaculture.

Gain essential skills in seafood processing and quality management with our focused Certificate III course. Ideal for advancing in the seafood industry, this program equips you with the expertise needed for effective post-harvest operations.

This course is tailored for individuals aiming to specialise in the post-harvest operations of the seafood industry. It provides in-depth knowledge and skills to ensure participants can effectively manage, process, and distribute seafood products while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in the seafood industry, especially those aiming to specialise in post-harvest operations, as well as professionals seeking to update their knowledge in seafood processing and distribution.

Elevate your maritime career with our Certificate IV in Maritime Operations, tailored for professionals aspiring to command vessels up to 45 metres. Building on foundational maritime skills, this course delves into advanced navigation, safety, and leadership for larger vessel management. 

Ideal for those with significant sea time experience, it’s a decisive step towards mastering near coastal operations and leading as a confident, skilled captain or maritime supervisor.

The “Master up to 45 metres (Near Coastal)” course, formerly known as “Master 4” and “Master 35”, is tailored for maritime professionals aiming to command larger vessels of up to 45 metres in length within Australian near coastal waters. It delves deeper into maritime operations, navigation, and leadership, ensuring participants are adept at handling the complexities of larger vessels.

This course is designed for students who have achieved 80% of the AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) sea time requirements for Master up to 45 metres NC Certificate of Competency, and; hold the MAR30921 – Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal).

A prerequisite for employment aboard a commercial vessel, plus a course often undertaken by recreational seafarers, is the Elements of Shipboard Safety training course. This course will equip you with the knowledge needed to operate safely aboard a vessel.

Maritime & Safety Training NSW runs the Elements of Shipboard Safety training course that covers both theoretical and practical applications to shipboard safety. All of our courses comply with stringent guidelines and units of this course will cover competence in Survival at Sea upon abandonment of vessel, Adherence to Safety and Emergency procedures on a vessel and fire-fighting techniques.