TAFE at School Get a head start on your career in the maritime industry
MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) Love the water or thinking about a future in boating or maritime? This new TAFE at School course gives students the chance to build real‑world skills while still at school. The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) (MAR20324) is an entry‑level qualification that introduces students to working on and operating small commercial vessels. Students will learn practical skills in a hands‑on marine environment and gain insight into maritime career pathways.
What students will learn: • How to safely operate and crew small vessels (up to 12 metres) • Basic navigation and seamanship skills • Using inboard and outboard motors • Safety, emergency and survival skills at sea • Workplace health and safety in a maritime setting This course is a great starting point for students interested in careers such as deckhand, marine operations, boating or further maritime training.
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Delivery: 1 day per week, Thursday 8am–3pm Location: Coomera Marine campus Duration: 3 terms QCE credits: Up to 4 Funding: VETIS* Personal Protective Equipment is required for this course, further details to be provided upon application. *Eligibility criteria apply.
What is the VET in Schools (VETiS 2026) Program? Funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET), the VETiS 2026 program covers training fees for VET courses that are aligned to jobs and skills in demand, putting secondary school students on a path to employment and further VET opportunities. Participation in courses funded through the VETiS 2026 program is free for Years 10, 11 and 12 students (while at school). This doesn’t exclude students from completing other training through their school or by paying for a course with a training provider. Eligibility requirements apply. For further information visit dtet. qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/vetis.
QCE Points Points calculated as per Section 2.3 Additional VET QCE Credit Rules, in the QCE and QCIA handbook. For further information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/ senior/certificates-and-qualifications/qce-qciahandbook.
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