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This is designed for professionals aiming to specialise in fisheries policy, management or representation within the fisheries sector. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the international legal and policy frameworks governing fisheries resources, including aspects of science, economics and law. The program is suitable for fisheries policy officers, junior managers, government enforcement officers and representatives from industry and non-governmental organisations seeking a recognised policy qualification. 

Delivered online over six months full-time or part-time equivalent, the course includes core subjects such as Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy, Law of the Sea, and Fisheries Management, along with electives like International Fisheries Law and Fisheries Economics. This qualification serves as a stepping stone for further studies or roles requiring informed and responsible management of fisheries resources.

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A postgraduate program for professionals working in fisheries and environmental policy, management, or enforcement roles. It provides a strong foundation in legal, policy scientific and economic frameworks for sustainable fisheries governance. Delivered online over one year full-time or part-time equivalent, the program includes core subjects such as ocean law, international fisheries law and a capstone project, with electives in areas like fish trade, surveillance and development.

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This course will give you the basic maritime skills needed to become an effective deckhand and member of the fishing crew.

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This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to supervise the crew and support the skipper on a vessel

This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to work safely as a commercial diver.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work on and repair large sea going vessels.

This course will give you the skills to make, repair and maintain fishing equipment on a fishing vessel.

A deckhand (or fishing hand) helps with the running of a commercial vessel completing various tasks like loading supplies, mooring and docking, deploying fishing gear, catch handling and sorting, bycatch management, net mending, stock handling, harvesting, cleaning equipment, radio communications, using and maintaining onboard machinery and equipment.

Sectors include tuna, pearls, wild catch species (e.g. whiting, salmon, prawns, mackerels etc), abalone, snapper, crabs, lobsters and aquaculture industries like Atlantic salmon and kingfish. 

A first mate is part of the crew and reports directly to the skipper as the second in command on the ship or marine vessel. The first mate can take over in an emergency and is responsible for navigation, anchoring and docking, onboard safety, communication and managing the daily tasks of the crew.