Meeting Demand: Regional Course Opportunities and MED2 Growth

Seafood & Maritime Training

Meeting Demand: Regional Course Opportunities and MED2 Growth

18 November 2025

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 in being part of our Coxswain Deck course, please head out website www.smt.edu.au to fill out an application or call us on 6286 0400 for more information.

*Regional Coxswain Deck in Smithton in 2024*

This year SMT has also had to put on an additional MED2 Course in September 2025 to help meet demand and to support industry growth.

By expanding both our MED2 and continuing our regional course offerings, SMT maintains its support in industry growth and ensures training is accessible to learners across the state.

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