Challenger TAFE, WA Maritime Training Centre, Fremantle

Contact details

Mr Kingsley Waterhouse		Tel: 08 9239 8021
WA Maritime Training Centre		Fax: 08 9239 8012
Challenger TAFE		Mobile: 041 991 4066
1 Fleet Street		kingsley.waterhouse@challengertafe.wa.edu.au
FREMANTLE
WA 6160

Training and applied research programs in:

Substantial foreign student experience and overseas projects Sri Lanka, PNG, Philippines, Kiribati, Indonesia, Malaysia

Aquaculture:

Marine studies:

Graduate Diploma in Hatchery Management
Certificate I in transport & distribution (maritime operations) general purpose hand
Certificate II in seafood industry (fishing operations)
Certificate II in seafood industry (seafood processing)
Certificate III in marine tourism
Diploma of marine studies (fisheries management)
Yachtmaster and ocean yachtmaster certificates
Certificate III in volunteer marine rescue service
Small craft proficiency certificate
Part-time evening courses

Marine Operations:

Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management
Graduate Certificate in Maritime Management
Master of Business (Maritime) - with Notre Dame University
Port Facilities Security
Ship/Company Security courses
Coxswain
Master Class 5/skipper grade 3
Master Class 4/skipper grade 2
Master <500GT/skipper grade 1
Certificate III in transport & distribution (maritime operations) - integrated rating
Deck cadet training program
Diploma of Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations)
Advanced Diploma of Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations) - Chief mate and Master
Revalidation and upgrade programs
Specialised short courses
Certificate IV remotely operated vehicle technician

Marine engineering:

Diploma of Transport & Distribution (marine engineering) Engineer Watchkeeper
Diploma of Transport & Distribution (marine engineering) Engineer
Advanced Diploma of Transport & Distribution (marine engineering) Chief Engineer
Marine engine driver grades 3, 2 and 1
Marine engineer class 3
Certificate IV in Transport & Distribution (marine engineering) - Pre Sea program
Diploma of logistics management
Part-time evening classes

External studies available in selected courses

Normal courses for overseas students
RAN Skills Alignment on technical skills enhancement projects that involve the training for crews of RAN ships based at HMAS Stirling
Training of crews for patrol boats built by WA contractors for overseas governments
Department of Transport and Regional Services Christmas Island, radio training for marine officers
Department of Transport and Regional Services Cocos Island, radio training for marine officers
President Ltd, China Feasibility study for the provision of advice on the establishment of an aquaculture initiative.
Kenya Feasibility study for the introduction of skills- based competency training for a range of industry situations in the Rift Valley Province.
Royal Brunei Navy, Brunei Provided operation and maintenance training for crews of landing craft to be built in Australia.
Tenix Shipbuilding WA, Phillipines & Australia Provided Crew training for two 56 metre, 2000 tonne search and rescue vessels. The training included imparting the skills necessary for personnel in all engineering, navigation and communications areas of vessels in ship management as well as providing Naval Officer Training in the Phillipines associated with search and rescue capabilities.
Tenix Shipbuilding WA, Phillipines Consult with and assist Philippine Coast Guard to establish and operate Patrol Boat School Training School.
Tarawa Technical Institution, Kiribati Provide training in diesel motor maintenance.