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In this online course, gain an understanding of how systems are controlled and managed, specific networks, communications abilities and security aspects.

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In this online course, gain knowledge to undertake operational maintenance, preparations and checks for basic machinery and equipment.

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The Digital Skills Hub aims to provide the Australian prawn farming industry with access to education and training in the digital skills required to accelerate the adoption of current and emerging technologies.

This online resource has been designed for industry participants to work at their own pace for a duration suitable to their workload and season requirements. 

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This certificate will allow you to operate a vessel less than 12 metres long in inshore waters. The Coxswain grade 1 near coastal will allow you to command, and operate the engines of, a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 500 kilowatts:

• In inshore waters (refer to National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part B—General requirements) or designated waters (under state or territory waterway management legislation)
• As a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone
• Act as a chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel <24m long in inshore waters
• You can also undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC, Coxswain Grade 3 NC and Coxswain Grade 2 NC.

Eligibility criteria applies - contact training providers for more information. 

The oyster industry attracts people from all backgrounds, from hobby farm retirees, to multiple-generational farmers operating across the state. 

This online, self paced program provides 12 modules with information to upskill both existing farmers or those entering the industry.

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The Master fisherman program trains participants in environmentally sustainable and responsible fishing practices including quality assurance, bycatch reduction devices and techniques, animal welfare, threatened species management, catch documentation, marine pests management, protection of habitat, pollution, indigenous fishing, fisheries management and workplace health and safety, etc.

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Learn the benefits and how to quickly (and easily) use digital tools in your fishing business through this online course. Designed with fishers, the course has 4 modules to work through at your own pace.

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This certificate of competency lets you Command and operate a vessel less than 12 metres in sheltered waters. This certificate will allow you to:

• Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts 
• In sheltered waters or within 5 nautical miles from the shore or an aquaculture lease
• As a tender or auxiliary vessel operating within 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone
• Undertake the duties and perform the functions of a Coxswain Grade 3 NC

Eligibility criteria applies - contact training providers for more information. 

This certificate lets you act as chief engineer or second engineer on certain vessels. This certificate will allow you to work:

• as chief engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 500 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
• as chief engineer on a vessel with an outboard engine of unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ
• as second engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the EEZ
• as an assistant under the general supervision of the chief engineer within the EEZ
• in the engine room of a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts within the EEZ

Eligibility criteria applies - contact training providers for more information.

This certificate lets you act as a chief engineer, or a second engineer on certain vessels. This certificate will allow you to work as:

• Chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
• Chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ
• Second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ
• An assistant under the general supervision of the chief engineer.In the engine room of a vessel with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts within the EEZ

Eligibility criteria applies - contact training providers for more information.