Marine Tourism (Certificate II to Certificate III)

Program Details  
This course provides skills to work as a deckhand, tour guide or hospitality worker in the marine tourism industry. Students learn about practical seamanship, small vessel operations and maintenance, the marine environment, skills to conduct a charter and provide tour commentaries, prepare and serve food and drinks, sail, sea kayak, snorkel and dive. Students will gain an Elements of Shipboard Safety Certificate and a Bronze Medallion and diving qualifications to the PADI standard.

Qualifications Available in this Program

• Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation - Marine Tourism
• Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation - Marine Tourism
  

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome.

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

All entry into this program is at the Certificate II level. This requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English.

Work Experience, Activities & Events

The Certificate III is delivered as a flexible training program with supervised time spent in a workplace environment.


Career Outcomes

Graduates can gain employment in various tourism based operations including Deckhand fishing charter, dive charter, eco-tourism charter, sailing charter, snorkelling tours, onshore tour operations, cruise ship recreational/activities and in the marine tourism hospitality area.


Further Study & University Options

Please contact the College for further study information.

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