OTEN is the premier distance provider of maritime training in Australia. Our focus is on providing relevant training to meet the needs of industry and the community alike. OTEN's flexible delivery approach means we can provide for individuals or groups, professional or recreational mariners whenever and wherever they choose.

We currently offer the following maritime courses:

• General Purpose Hand (Course 17446 Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) Certificate I )
• Coxswain (Course 17447 Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations) Certificate II )
• Master 5 (Course 17448 Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations) (Certificate III )
• Master 4 (course 17449 Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations) Certificate IV )
• Marine Engine Driver (MED) 3 (course 17455 Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving) Certificate II )
• Marine Engine Driver (MED) 2 (course 17456 Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving) Certificate III )
• Marine Engine Driver (MED) 1 (course 17457 Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving) (Certificate IV )

Please note that there are additional requirements/conditions from the certifying Maritime Authority that you must satisfy in order for you to gain a General Purpose Hand, Skipper, or Engineering qualification. Additional requirements/conditions may relate to sea time, age, eyesight and health [it is important to have good colour vision, you can check colour vision here and also here]. Check with the Maritime Authority in your state for specific certification requirements. For NSW see NSW Maritime.

We also offer individual programs in Coastal Navigation, First Aid, Meteorology, Radar, Radio, and Shipboard safety.

For these programs see the information under Maritime on the Selected Study (Program) page.

• STCW 95  Certificate of Safety Training.
  
• Master 500T
  
• RYA Yachtmaster shore based course.

Customised training

OTEN Maritime have much experience customising programs for organisations. Please contact us to enquire about customised training.

At OTEN Maritime studies we offer:

• you can study at a time, place and pace that suits you
• courses are readily customised for workplace delivery
• the training is nationally recognised
• high quality resources supplied to you 
• we offer opportunities to join in live online tutorials, practical training days, and tutorials (UnderWay classes)
• the OTEN Learner Support website gives you access to further resources, quizzes, and helps you keep track of your studies
• our teachers have over 30 years experience teaching courses for the boating industry and are on call to assist you
• recognition of skills and knowledge acquired through work/life experience
• competitively priced courses

Testimonials

See previous student testimonials here

Course Name	Qualification	TAFE NSW Course Number	National Code
Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Master Class 4)	Certificate IV (NRT)	17449	TDM40307
Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Master Class 5)	Certificate III (NRT)	17448	TDM30407
Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain)	Certificate II (NRT)	17447	TDM20307
Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)	Certificate I (NRT)	17446	TDM10107
Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 1)	Certificate IV (NRT)	17457	TDM40207
Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 2)	Certificate III (NRT)	17456	TDM30207
Transport and Distribution(Marine Engin Driving - Grade 3)	Certificate II (NRT)	17455	TDM20207
Celestial Navigation	TAFE PLUS Statement	23873	-
Sea Survival	TAFE PLUS Statement	22057	-

In addition OTEN offers vocational Maritime Programs  for a competitive cost. The selected study program allows you to gain skills and knowledge in the targeted areas of:

• Maritime (Coastal Navigation)
• Maritime (First Aid)
• Maritime (General Purpose Hand)
• Maritime (Meteorology)
• Maritime (Radar Operations)
• Maritime (Radio)
• Maritime (Shipboard Safety)