Maritime courses at TAFE
17 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) (MAR10424)
Leads to: Marine Pilot, Ship's Master, Deck Hand
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) (MAR10224)
Leads to: Border Enforcement Operations Officer, Deck Hand, Fishing Leading Hand
Certificate II
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) (MAR20324)
Leads to: Marine Pilot, Ship's Master
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) (MAR20424)
Leads to: Marine Engineer, Marine Technician
Certificate III
Certificate III in Autonomous Maritime Systems (MAR31222)
Not linked to a specific career in the data.
Certificate III in Marina Operations (MAR30122)
Not linked to a specific career in the data.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (MAR30924)
Leads to: Ship's Master
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) (MAR30220)
Leads to: Deck Hand
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery) (MAR30324)
Leads to: Cook
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) (MAR30824)
Leads to: Marine Engineer, Marine Technician, Boiler or Engine Operator
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating) (MAR40121)
Leads to: Deck Hand
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) (MAR40224)
Leads to: Boiler or Engine Operator, Marine Engineer
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) (MAR40324)
Leads to: Ship's Master
Diploma
Diploma of Marine Engineering (MAR50120)
Leads to: Marine Engineer, Marine Technician
Diploma of Maritime Operations (MAR50320)
Leads to: Ship's Officer, Ship's Master, Marine Pilot
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (MAR60120)
Leads to: Marine Engineer
Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) (MAR60220)
Leads to: Ship's Master, Ship's Officer
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- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.