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Maritime and Logistics

The world as it is relies on Maritime and Logistics to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Although the ocean remains vast and unexplored, through science and technology, we have gained enough knowledge to traverse across the sea bed, transport goods and even study marine life. 

Our Maritime and Logistics courses will help you study the fields that can make the most impact upon modern life. With our study options, you won’t only be focusing on a few areas but covering a variety of related topics as well. Completing our Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics Courses gives you the footing you need to get the job you want.

Plan your study pathway in maritime and logistics

Enrolling at CR TAFE will provide you with the knowledge you need to land your ideal job and accelerate in your respective field. It will also allow you to undertake continuing professional development and advance your education and skills. 

We facilitate both online and face-to-face learning so you can be sure to find the learning mode that suits you and your lifestyle.

 

Did you know?

Australia’s marine environments support 4,000 different types of fish.

Professional Association of Diving Instructors, PADI

Reasons to study in this industry

  • Employment growth for the maritime industry is expected to grow by 6.4% by 2023.
  • 78% of employers in the Maritime sector reported experiencing a skills shortage in the last 12 months. 
  • Changes to the maritime operations require upskilling the workforce as a priority, in order to take advantage of new opportunities. 

Maritime IRC Skills Forecast & proposed schedule of work, 2019

Step into an exciting career within the aquaculture industry by starting your journey studying at our state-of-the-art Batavia Coast Maritime Institute in Geraldton. Aquaculture could lead you to working in a hatchery, nurseries, or a sea cage or pond facility — even pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals — in a range of environments including on and offshore culture facilities. You’ll learn about handling and harvesting stock; preparing stock for live transport; controlling pests, predators and diseases; monitoring stock and environmental conditions; maintaining and manipulating the water environment and applying chemicals and biological agents producing algal cultures; and working effectively in the seafood industry.

Aquaculture courses

Be job ready with the skills and knowledge needed to take your first step on board as a deckhand or fishing hand, working on a commercial fishing boat. These skills and knowledge could also see you working on tourist or charter boats, work boats, ferries, and dive boats. You will learn about the operation of fishing gear and equipment; processing and temperature control of fishing harvests; cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessels; handling, harvesting and sorting by catch; and much more. You will also learn a broad range of processes and procedures which may include maintaining fishing gear, operating small vessels, using deck equipment, seafood processing, and basic marine science skills.

Fishing Operations

Our Batavia Coast Maritime Institute (BCMI) campus is a state of the art, research and training facility that is complete across all things marine.  Located right on the oceanfront of Separation Point in Geraldton, it specialises in providing education in the areas of aquaculture, fishing operations, coastal and marine environmental science, marine tourism, maritime operations and marine engine driving. If you’re passionate about marine science, you’ll love studying here. 

The Maritime and Logistics training provided combined with our Maritime and Logistics short courses complement each other in making a great career option.

Maritime Courses

Logistics and warehousing play a vital role in our modern society. We provide a range of learning across the relevant areas of transportation, warehousing, inventory, material handling, purchasing, supply-chain and more. Course options include our shipping and logistics courses, marine radio skill set course and earning a license to operate a forklift.

Logistics and Warehousing Courses

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    Certificate II in Aquaculture

    National ID SFI20119 | State ID BEI8

    Pursue your passion for aquatic life.

    Grow and raise life beneath the surface in this hands-on and rewarding course. Start your career in Aquaculture and begin learning the skills you'll need to create and sustain various life cycles.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Aquaculture

    National ID SFI30119 | State ID BEI5

    Not all farmers work the land.

    Become a leader in your chosen field and pursue your passion for aquaculture. Learn sustainability techniques, farming skills and more in this challenging and exciting course.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Diploma of Aquaculture

    National ID SFI50119 | State ID BEJ2

    Take your aquaculture career to the next level.

    Hone your passions and your skills to specialised areas and learn the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms, hatcheries and more.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Driving Operations

    National ID TLI31222 | State ID BHV7
    This qualification has been designed to promote new entrants and support upskilling of existing workers in the heavy haulage truck driving industry. 
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set

    State ID AE871

    Join the transport industry and keep WA moving.

    This skill set has been designed to promote new entrants and support upskilling of existing workers in the heavy haulage truck driving industry. 

    In this training program you will learn how to:

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    Campuses
    • Carnarvon
    • Exmouth
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Moora
    • Muresk
    • Technology Park (Geraldton)

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online and on campus

    Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)

    National ID HLTSS00067 | State ID AE113

    Skills that will keep people safe.

    Learn to work work safely and within government requirements, or prepare your business for compliance by ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Blended Delivery
    • Online

    Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set

    State ID KAD42

    Forklift is considered high risk work and you will attain the skills required to manoeuver goods in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transport, mining and production industries.

    Please note:
    A WorkSafe fee of $86 will apply to this course.

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    Campuses
    • Moora

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set

    State ID KAA09

    Forklift is considered high risk work, and you will attain the skills required to manoeuver goods in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transport, mining and production industries.

    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

    National ID MAR20321 | State ID BHD0

    Get on board with a qualification for your future.

    Learn how to navigate a vessel up to 12 metres, operate marine radios, maintain vessels, transport passengers safely and more with this practical course.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
    • Exmouth

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus
    • Workplace

    Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)

    National ID MAR10418 | State ID BDU3

    Take the wheel of your own ship.

    Start here to learn skills that will get you skippering vessels confidently, using safety procedures at sea and more on a vessel less than 12 metres long.
    Campuses

    Study Modes