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SMT would like to congratulate our very own Operations Manager, Michelle Dolbey, for graduating from the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSLIP). Michelle is the first SMT employee to complete the program while employed at SMT. The program is funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and developed,
Seventeen learners recently completed SMT’s Finfish Production and Husbandry course, held during the final week of October. The program, part of the Certificate III in Aquaculture, brought together a diverse mix of participants from across Tasmania’s aquaculture sector, from finfish farms to hatcheries, all eager to deepen their skills and
Good story of Chris Claridge’s career pathway and how he supported industry.
SMT is committed to supporting training opportunities in regional areas across Tasmania. This year we have successfully facilitated courses in Smithton and Strahan, with more regional delivery planned. Looking ahead, a Coxswain Deck course in St Helens will be running in early December. If you’re in St Helens and interested
As part of the Shellfish Futures conference held on 11–12 September, SMT hosted a special Beer ‘n’ Sims night.
SMT sends a fond farewell to our Certificate IV in Aquaculture trainer, Mick Hortle, as he enters retirement.
SMT was proud to host AMSA’s in-house Master 45 Orals again this year, giving our students the opportunity to complete their assessments in the same environment where their training took place.
Meet Woody – Trainer, Engineer and Heritage Gardener
Growing up in Eden, NSW, Stephen “Woody” Wood’s love for the sea began early.
SMT was thrilled to be involved in a recent learning initiative with Huon Aquaculture, aimed at showcasing the benefits of undertaking a Certificate III in Aquaculture, and the valuable support provided by 26Ten.
If you didn’t find the course you were after earlier, now’s the time to check back! Visit www.smt.edu.au to view the updated schedule.
SMT proudly hosted a b Kinder Day BBQ to celebrate and promote kindness within our community.
SMT to Celebrate b Kinder Day with BBQ and Kindness Cards
Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) Trainers- Dave Kinder and Dave Peberdy recently visited the Rotary Club of Kingston to deliver a presentation on the training services offered by SMT. Their talk highlighted the diverse areas SMT covers, including seafood, maritime, diving, and aquaculture. Drawing on their extensive professional backgrounds as
This May, SMT will have successfully delivered Work Health and Safety (WHS) training to over 40 trainees as part of its ongoing support to safe workplaces and quality traineeships.
SMT is expanding its aquaculture offering and is now delivering the Certificate III in Aquaculture in Queensland. Aquaculture traineeships are underway in both barramundi and prawn farming.
