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SMT was excited to welcome its first group of international students for 2025. The students came from Seongsan High School, a public high school in Daegu, South Korea, and spent three days learning about maritime and aquaculture practices in Tasmania. During their visit, the students toured SMT’s facilities and vessels,
One of our longest-serving trainers and assessors.
Chadd Mumme, Seafood and Maritime Training’s (SMT) Aquaculture Training Officer, recently visited the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre (HVTTC) to review their facilities and strengthen collaboration on aquaculture training programs. During his visit, Chadd worked closely with HVTTC trainer and assessor James Melbourne-Thomas to discuss the delivery of the Certificate
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducted Master 45 Oral Exams at Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) offices in Hobart over five days from October 22nd to October 31st. Fourteen SMT students participated in the exams, benefiting from group bookings organized in a familiar and comfortable environment. The use of
Regional Coxswain Deck course to finish off 2024.
Upcoming Coxswain Deck Course in St. Helens
Meet SMT trainer – Scott Strong
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High school student pathway for Coxswain Grade 2 certification
Successful Certificate III in Aquaculture 2024 – Hatchery Group
Building international collaboration in Tasmania
Building International Collaboration in Tasmania Seafood and Maritime Tasmania (SMT) recently hosted a delegation from the Korean Marine Meister High School. The students visited the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre, Tassal, local oyster and abalone farms, gaining firsthand experience of the Tasmanian seafood industry. As part of the program delegates
Employers can now access Federal funding to support any new or existing employees undertaking a Certificate III and IV in Aquaculture. This means employers can enjoy a 10% wage subsidy for trainees during the first two years, up to $6,000 per year, and a 5% subsidy for the third year,
Starting a good year with ‘Job Seeker 2024’ program and see pathway of successful WISA candidates with SMT.
