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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

The Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is a campus of TAFE Queensland. RTO 0275 CRICOS 03020E

The facility offers world-class maritime training on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef International Marine College (GBRIMC) is a campus of TAFE Queensland. The GBRIMC is uniquely positioned in Cairns, Australia. One of the most comprehensively equipped training centres in the southern hemisphere, GBRIMC has a Full Mission Bridge Simulator, Navigation Labs, Fire Fighti

ng and Damage Control Emergency Response Training Simulator and a sea survival training immersion pool, all of which are located on the one campus. In addition, our two training vessels provide innovative hands on training, taking the classroom to sea. Founded to address a regional need for innovative and quality maritime training, the GBRIMC now caters for local, national and international students looking to start or further their career in the maritime industry. Programs are available that lead to internationally recognised certificates required to serve on and operate all types of vessels from up to 35m in length to the largest ships afloat at over 400m in length.

01/09/2026

One month left to apply! ⏰

If you or someone you know are looking to enrol in a new course in 2027, or you're a first-year apprentice at TAFE Queensland, there's only one month left to submit your application for scholarships worth $5,000 and open up a world of opportunity.

For more information or to apply visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships 👈

16/08/2026

🦷 This National Science Week, we’re celebrating the science behind every smile!

Sara started her journey at TAFE Queensland as a dental prosthetics student after moving to Australia, and now she’s back in the lab teaching others.

From creating dentures to working with real patients in our public clinics, Sara’s story shows how hands-on learning and science come together to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Now, as a Clinical Demonstrator, she’s helping our students build the same skills and confidence she once had.

Science isn’t just in textbooks – it’s in every smile our students help create.

Read her story here: https://brnw.ch/21x4YuP

05/08/2026

ICYMI 👇👇👇

If you or someone you know are looking to enrol in a new course in 2027, or you're a first-year apprentice at TAFE Queensland, applications are currently open for scholarships worth $5,000 and will close on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Find out more or apply at https://tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships 👈

12/07/2026

ICYMI - the latest Totems Newsletter is out now! 📣

Totems features success stories of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, detailing their training achievements and career outcomes.

Grab a copy on campus or read it online at 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x43Qj

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09/07/2026

Our student support services are available for all of our students, making your learning experience just that little bit easier.

You can access:
⭐ Learning support
⭐ Counselling
⭐ Career and employment services
⭐ AccessAbility support
⭐ Indigenous student support, including enrolments, financial assistance, Away from Base assistance and other funding opportunities
⭐ and more!

Visit our website for more information 👉 https://tafeqld.edu.au/student-support-services

05/07/2026

Open up a world of opportunity with TAFE Queensland scholarships! 🗺️✈️✨

Everyone deserves the opportunity to create a better future through education and training and achieve extraordinary things, no matter your journey. That’s why TAFE Queensland is awarding up to 100 scholarships to people looking to change their lives and build lifelong careers in 2027.

If you or someone you know are looking to enrol in a new course next year, or you're a first year apprentice at TAFE Queensland, applications are now open for scholarships worth $5,000 and will close on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Find out more at https://tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships 👈

04/07/2026

For five decades, NAIDOC Week (held across Australia from 5-12 July 2026) has celebrated the voices of our First Nations communities.

Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. The Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

For more information about NAIDOC Week visit 👉 https://www.naidoc.org.au/

For TAFE Queensland information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people visit 👉 https://tafeqld.edu.au/first-nations

Or the actions TAFE Queensland is taking towards reconciliation at https://tafeqld.edu.au/rap 👈

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21/06/2026

Twenty-two weeks. Seven graduates. Futures unlocked. ⚓👏

The latest Navy Indigenous Development Program cohort has officially graduated, marking the end of a journey designed to build education, fitness, leadership, workplace and maritime skills.

From presenting their learnings at our Cairns campus to being recognised at HMAS Cairns, these graduates are now stepping into pathways across the Navy, Army and beyond.

Congratulations to the newest NIDP graduates – what a milestone.

Royal Australian Navy

05/06/2026

A look back at our match day as presenting partner for the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Big crowd. Big energy. TAFE Queensland absolutely everywhere.

Not a bad night out, if you ask us. 🏉

26/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week, held annually from 27 May and culminating on Mabo Day 3 June, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

This year’s theme, “All In,” calls on all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. It reminds us that reconciliation is not a spectator activity, but something we actively contribute to through our actions, conversations and choices.

As an organisation, we are committed to reconciliation and to creating an organisation that is inclusive and respectful of all cultures. We believe that reconciliation is not just about acknowledging the past, but also about taking action to create a better future for all Australians.

Learn more about the actions we're taking towards reconciliation at https://tafeqld.edu.au/rap 👈

Or for more about the week visit https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week 👈

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Address

55-61 Tingira Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

https://tafeqld.edu.au/gbrimc

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