About SMIT
Seafood & Maritime Industries Training Ltd. is a not-for-profit,
industry based provider established in 1995. It provides a range
of training courses as well as being involved in national projects
for the development of the maritime certificate curriculum.
Seafood & Maritime Industries Training Ltd (SMIT) is a progressive
Registered Training Organisation providing training for people involved
in maritime transport, seafood (fisheries), hospitality and tourism
industries as well as oil and gas.
Courses are accredited by the Australian National Training Authority.
The qualifications gained through SMIT are credit transferable and
articulated all around Australia.
Core training includes certification courses for marine qualifications
in accordance with the National Standards for Commercial Vessels
( Uniform Shipping Laws code ) for Masters, Skippers and Engineers
for vessel operations.
SMIT can facilitate STCW ë95 (Standards for Training & Certification
for Watchkeeping Convention & Code) courses which includes AMSA
approved GMDSS and Safety courses.
SMIT is endorsed to facilitate the new national Seafood Industry
Training Package and offers Certificates II (deckhand/farmhand)
and III in the Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations). Following
are some of the units in the Certificate II: Basic Food Handling/Processing
& Safety Practices, Communication in the Seafood Industry, Maintain
/ Prepare / Deploy & Retrieve various types of fishing gear.
Other programs include Marine Radio Operators Certification and
SATCOM C Satellite Communications endorsements.
SMIT now offers training and certification of Quality, Environmental
and Safety Management Systems in the Northern Territory and surrounding
areas.
English language, literacy and numeracy support is offered to learners
who do not speak English as a first language - and to other groups
who require assistance to become proficient in the use of industry
specific language.
Professional development programs for trainers, supervisors, executives
and managers are available and every effort is made to provide for
innovative and flexible methods of training. The Organisation can
customise courses for industry, community and individual requirements
and deliver at your work place or at SMIT facilities.
The teaching staff are highly trained assessors & work place
trainers who also hold professional qualifications in the maritime
and seafood industries. |
