Coxswain, Deckhand, and Shipboard Safety Courses
Unlock an Exciting Maritime Career
Marine Training Academy (MTA) offers a range of nationally-recognised courses and qualifications necessary for obtaining an official licence from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to command and operate a commercial marine vessel. These courses and qualifications can lead to your commercial marine licences.
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Marine Training Academy
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) accredited provider
Industry connections
Benefit from our industry connections & maritime job network
Flexibile learning
Predominantly online plus essential practical components
Accessible
Practical assessments in locations along the East Coast of Australia
Self paced
Study online at your own pace (no need to take time off work)
Done with the suit and tie? Looking for a career change?
Why not get paid to do what you love and work on the water?
Diverse Opportunities, Exciting Career Paths
The maritime industry offers thousands of unique, challenging, fun, exotic, and well-paying career opportunities that can be pursued part-time or full-time, enabling you to turn your passion into a profitable venture. Imagine yourself in the open air, steering the course of commercial transport vessels, delighting cruise ship passengers, managing fishing charters, overseeing luxurious super yachts, leading dive boat excursions, or taking travellers on scenic tours along Australia’s beautiful coastal shores.
The commercial possibilities are endless:
- Commercial Transport and Shipping
- Port and Harbour Operations
- Cruise Ships
- Commercial Fishing
- Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
- Dive Boats
- Sightseeing Tours
- Marine Conservation and Research
- Maritime Education and Training
- Marine Tourism and Hospitality
- Naval and Military Vessels
- Aquaculture and Mariculture
- Boat and Yacht Charter Operations
- Marine Environmental Management
- Salvage and Towing Operations
- Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Everything you need to become a fully qualified skipper or deckhand and operate commercial maritime vessels safely and effectively
Cert I In Maritime Operations
(GENERAL PURPOSE HAND)
The General Purpose Deckhand certificate is the perfect entry-level course for individuals aspiring to work on maritime vessels, either on deck or in the engine room of a vessel up to 80 metres.
Coxswain Cert II Grade NC1
(Can carry passengers)
The Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal will allow you to command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 500 kW.
Coxswain Cert I Grade NC2
(CanNOT carry passengers)
The Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal will allow you to command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 100 kW.
Coxswain Grade 3
The Coxswain Grade 3 certificate provides basic seamanship knowledge and skills, and as at October 2023 it replaces the current Exemption 38 (Low complexity duties) arrangements. It allows you to command and operate small domestic commercial vessels in smooth waters or close to shore.
Shipboard Safety Skill Set
A popular and essential safety course for anyone performing work or undertaking leisure activities on the water, including recreational boat owners, sailing or boat club members, competitive sailors, and fishing club members. It is a compulsory OHS unit for GPH Deckhands, Coxswains, Engineers and Masters.
Marine Radio
This skill set is Nationally accredited and required if you want to work on any commercial vessel, including fishing, tourism, trade and construction. Recreational boaters participate in the course to obtain their VHF radio license, which is mandatory if going off shore.
Your certification source can open doors or close them – train with the best and get a certificate that holds weight in the maritime industry.
The Industry Leader in Online & Practical Training
MTA was the first training provider in Australia to offer this type of training online. Our commercial marine qualifications are delivered through an advanced learning platform, enabling you to complete the theoretical component online at your own pace and from your own home. This is followed by a practical, in-person component at convenient locations across Australia. Both the online and practical hands-on components offered by the academy are second to none, which is a major reason why students choose to study with us.
We have students who fly in from all over Australia to do the practical assessments
About Marine Training Academy (MTA)
Founded on delivering unparalleled training experiences, MTA’s team of dedicated instructors brings to the table a wealth of passion, skill, expertise, and hands-on experience educating students. We take pride in nurturing confident and competent mariners who are well-equipped to excel in every facet of their training.
MTA’s mission is to deliver functional, flexible and highly effective training solutions, empowering the diverse needs of individuals and employers in the marine industry.
We put integrity first, service before self, and strive for excellence in all we do.
We recognise that a commercial marine vessel requires individuals who possess loyalty, respect, selfless service, integrity, and personal courage when it comes to the safety of those in their care and MTA embraces these same core values in our duty to train and educate our students.
- Friendly staff are happy to answer any questions prior to enrolling
- Personalised support and guidance along the way
- Modern vessels and industry-standard equipment
- Access the skills and experience of our Industry Partners
- Stacks of resources to help you start and advance your maritime career
- Start online any time
Ready to kickstart an exciting maritime career?
For further details about our courses, pricing, duration, entry requirements, dates, and how to enrol, simply download the free course guide information kit.
Applications for course Funding via NSW Smart Skilled are currently open, contact us to discuss your eligibility.
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If you have questions you’d like to discuss over the phone about career plans, education pathways, recognition of prior learning, licensing, regulations, payment options, what’s covered in the courses, and how to enrol now, please complete the enquiry form below, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.