South Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This certificate enables you to work as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area. You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.Delivery mode
South Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1 Fleet St, Fremantle
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT) will prepare you for the following roles.
Master Mariner
A Master Mariner oversees the operation of a large ship or marine vessel. You’ll navigate a course and ensure the ship is running efficiently. Mast...
Ship Master
A Ship Master supervises daily operations on a ship or other marine vessel. You might control navigation duties or coordinate the activities of oth...
Ship Mate
A Ship Mate is part of the deck crew on a ship or other type of marine vessel. You might be involved with navigation and direction or you might tak...
About South Metropolitan TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 300 qualifications, from foundation courses to apprenticeships and traineeships, to diplomas and skill sets. We have over 25,000 students across our Perth campuses and more students in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America through partnerships offshore.
