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Fremantle
Situated in the bustling port city of Fremantle, this campus features comprehensive training facilities and state-of-the-art equipment for specialised courses across maritime, engineering and marine industry areas.
Fremantle campus boasts unrivalled facilities including an advanced ship simulator training suite, a fleet of eight training vessels, biological and computing laboratories, engineering and seamanship workshops and an aquaculture hatchery.
The world-class simulator technology featured at Fremantle campus assists in training future shipmasters, officers and engineers. The simulator technology features advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
Fremantle campus also features tourist/charter boats, work boats, ferries and dive boats for marine studies and fishing operations training within the commercial fishing industry.
Facilities
Fremantle campus features a library for the use of students on campus.
The library provides:
- A large and diverse resource collection of books, magazines and DVDs, both physical and online
- Assistance with researching for information and answers to reference enquiries
- Information sessions on library and information services, supported with published and online information guides
- Assistance with study, referencing and learning skills
- Networked and wireless computer areas
- Access to electronic information such as internet and databases
Location
A Block
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
Visit the library website
There is no cafeteria on campus. There is a multitude of food and beverage options are available in nearby Fremantle shopping precinct, or bring your own food to prepare in the student kitchenette.
Vending machines are available for drinks and snacks.
Smart Travel
We recommend all visitors to campuses take advantage of our Smart Travel information to ease congestion on and around our campuses.
Public transport
Fremantle campus is accessible via a five-minute walk to Fremantle station and bus terminus. Visit Transperth's Journey Planner, using South Metropolitan TAFE Fremantle campus as a landmark to plan your trip or collect a timetable from the Customer Service Centre on campus.
Student parking is available in designated areas, your parking permit needs to be displayed on your windscreen AT ALL TIMES when parking your vehicle at the Fremantle campus car park.
If your Parking Permit is not displayed, you will risk receiving a parking fine under the City of Fremantle Parking Licence Agreement.
Please visit Customer Service Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to arrange your student parking permit.
Download the Fremantle campus map (2 MB) (PDF document)
Students enjoy free WiFi at all SM TAFE campuses.
Visit the Wi-Fi and technical requirements page.
Location
Address
1 Fleet St, Fremantle WA 6160
T: 1800 001 001
E: info@smtafe.wa.edu.au
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Fremantle campus courses
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
National ID AUR30520 | State ID BGA8Become an apprentice automotive marine technician working on pleasure craft with inboard or outboard motors.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR20321 | State ID BHD0Become a coxswain in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism and aquaculture.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
National ID MAR10220 | State ID BGK6This qualification is suitable for people working in an entry level position in the maritime industry as a General Purpose Hand
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
National ID MAR30220 | State ID BFW1An entry-level qualification to equip new entrants into the maritime industry with practical skills and knowledge in general shipboard operations.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR40220 | State ID BFV6This qualification enables you to become a marine engine driver (motor) as per the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR30821 | State ID BHC8Become a chief engineer onboard the required vessels with this AMSA-accredited course.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
- Online and On Campus
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)
National ID MAR50320 | State ID AC53Become a master, chief mate or watchkeeper on vessels with this AMSA-accredited course.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
National ID MAR60220 | State ID BFW9Become a fully-qualified master, chief mate or deck watchkeeper on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
National ID MAR30921 | State ID BHD2Gain the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus
- Online and On Campus
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
National ID MAR40320 | State ID BFW3Become a master, chief mate or watchkeeper on vessels with this AMSA-accredited course.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Fremantle
Study Modes
- On Campus