Maritime Training
Enrol in a Course
Ready to get started? Find your course below. If funding is available, you can apply for a subsidised place first. Otherwise, select Enrol Now to secure your place and continue to payment.
Government-funded training may be available
Eligible Queenslanders may be able to access reduced course fees through Queensland Government programs including Career Start and Career Boost.
Eligibility at a glance
- Career Start (general training pathway): generally for eligible Queensland residents aged 15+ who are not school students, are not already enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, and have not completed a Certificate III or higher qualification within thelast 10 years (subject to DTET exclusions and program rules).
- Career Boost (general training pathway): generally for eligible Queensland residents aged 15+ who are not school students, are not already enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, and have not completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification within the last 10 years (subject to DTET exclusions and program rules).
- Residency requirements also apply.
Important
Applying for funding does not guarantee a subsidised place. WMTC must check eligibility against current DTET requirements and may request supporting evidence before confirming a funded enrolment. If funding is not available, students may still be able to enrol at the full course fee.
Funding link
- Check Funding Eligibility - DTET eligibility summary
What happens when a student selects “Apply for Funding”?
- Student submits the funding application / enrolment details through the WMTC pathway.
- WMTC checks the student against the applicable DTET eligibility requirements and AISS information, and requests evidence where required.
- WMTC confirms whether a funded place can proceed and advises the student of the applicable student contribution / next step.
- If the student is not eligible for funding, WMTC can direct them to the full-fee Enrol Now pathway where appropriate.
Commercial / Maritime Courses
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Develop skills to command and operate eligible vessels up to 12 metres in sheltered and specified waters.
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Full Fee $2,080
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Develop the skills and knowledge required for relevant Master up to 24 metres near-coastal certification pathways.
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Full Fee: $4395
Funded - non-concession: $2610
Funded - concession: $2125
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Upgrade maritime knowledge and skills for relevant Master up to 45 metres near-coastal certification pathways.
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Operate VHF and MF/HF marine radio equipment under the Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency.
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N/A
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Fast-track pathway for eligible students who already hold relevant MED Grade 3 units, with credit transfer applied where appropriate.
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Full Fee: $2015
Funded - non-concession: $1270
Funded - concession: $1070
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Build basic seamanship knowledge and skills for operating small domestic commercial vessels in applicable waters.
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Full Fee: $895
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Develop engineering skills and knowledge for relevant MED Grade 2 near-coastal certification pathways.
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Full Fee: $4230
Funded - non-concession: $2300
Funded - concession: $1720
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Required training for bareboat briefers and radio operators working with Whitsunday bareboat charter organisations.
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N/A
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Develop engineering skills and knowledge for relevant MED Grade 3 near-coastal certification pathways.
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Full Fee: $2675
Funded - non-concession: $1380
Funded - concession: $980
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Develop the skills and knowledge to command and operate eligible vessels up to 12 metres in applicable near-coastal waters.
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Full Fee: $3020
Funded - non-concession: $1545
Funded - concession: $1080
First Aid Courses
Recreational Courses
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Complete the training required for the Queensland recreational marine driver licence pathway.
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