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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Australia’s premier maritime training provider
22+
Years’ education experience
1000’s
Hours at sea with top trainers & assesors
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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
Your certification source can open doors or close them – train with the best and get a certificate that holds weight in the maritime industry.
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