Spend a day inside Australia's marine industry.
A hands-on, fully-funded day visiting marine industry workplaces across Victoria — for students, schools, and parents exploring boating careers.
Who is an Immersion Day for?
The Immersion Day is for students, parents, and schools — anyone curious about careers in the boating and marine industry. It's a one-day experience that introduces participants to real careers through hands-on activities, workplace visits, and industry-led experiences. No prior experience or technical knowledge is required.
Book a fully-funded industry day
- Helps students explore career opportunities before making subject, training, or employment decisions
- Delivered in partnership with industry, with full supervision
- Free transport, lunch, and safety equipment for your group
- No cost to participate
See the boating industry from the inside
- Visit real boating industry workplaces
- Hear directly from industry professionals
- Learn about different roles across the industry
- Gain insight into the skills required for various roles
A safe, structured way to explore
- Fully supervised, industry-led activities
- No experience or boating background required
- Practical insight into what working in the industry looks like
- Opens the door to apprenticeships and career pathways
What happens on the day
A day visiting different marine industry workplaces, with hands-on activities and direct conversations with the people who work in the industry.
Visit real workplaces
Step inside marine industry businesses — workshops, boat builders, fabrication and design studios — to see the work first-hand.
Hands-on activities
Take part in industry-led activities at each workplace, with materials and safety equipment provided.
Meet industry professionals
Hear directly from apprentices, business owners, and marine professionals about what they do and how they got there.
Explore career pathways
Learn about different roles, the skills required, and the training pathways into the boating and marine industry.
Lunch provided
Catered lunch included as part of the day — dietary requirements catered for on request.
Free transport
Transport to and from the venues is included, so the only thing your school needs to do is arrive.
A typical day
Arrive & welcome
Meet your industry hosts and get an overview of the day.
Workplace visit
Tour a marine industry business — workshop, boat builder, or marine technology business — and meet the team.
Second workplace visit
Move to a different business to see another part of the industry and the roles that exist there.
Lunch with industry
Catered lunch alongside industry professionals — a chance to ask anything in an informal setting.
Career pathways & final visit
Final workplace visit and a discussion of pathways into the industry — apprenticeships, traineeships, and further study.
Wrap & reflect
Quick recap of what you saw and information on next steps for anyone interested.
Schedule varies by location and the workplaces involved on the day.
What's included
Immersion Days are fully funded for participating Victorian schools.
Free transport
Bus to and from the venue from your school.
Catered lunch
Dietary requirements catered for — just let us know in advance.
Safety equipment
All PPE and safety gear provided on the day.
Insurance & risk docs
Full risk assessment and certificate of currency supplied to your school.
Teacher resources
Pre-day classroom material so students arrive with context.
Zero cost
No fees, no charges to schools, students, or families.
Career pathways you'll explore
The marine industry is much more than driving boats. Multiple career streams, dozens of specialisations.
Marine mechanics & engine technology
Electrical & electronics
Boat building & marine craft construction
Fabrication & engineering
Design & manufacturing
Marine operations & waterfront services
Emerging marine technologies
Where Immersion Days happen
Across Victoria, throughout the school year.
Upcoming Immersion Days
Click a pin on the map to see the location and date of each upcoming Immersion Day.
Boating Careers Immersion Days are delivered at marine industry workplaces across Victoria throughout the school year.
Dates and locations are indicative and may change. Register your interest for the most up-to-date information.
Register your interest
Tell us a little about you and we'll match you to an upcoming Immersion Day.
Prefer email? info@boatingcareers.com.au
Frequently asked questions
Everything teachers, students, and parents ask before booking.
What year levels is this suitable for?
Immersion Days are designed for Years 9–12, with most groups in Years 10 and 11. Younger groups (Year 8) can be accommodated by arrangement.
What's the minimum and maximum group size?
Most days work best with 15–30 students. We can support larger cohorts by splitting into rotation groups — just let us know on the form.
Is it really fully funded?
Yes. There's no cost to the school, students, or families. Transport, lunch, safety equipment, and supervision are all included.
Do students need any boating or industry experience?
None at all. The day is designed for students with no prior experience or technical knowledge. All activities are introductory and fully supervised.
What about insurance and risk assessments?
We provide a full risk assessment and a current certificate of insurance to your school in advance, formatted for DET requirements.
What should students wear?
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and clothes you don't mind getting a bit dusty — workshops are working environments. We'll send a full pre-day pack once you're booked.
What if a workplace can't host on the day?
We always have backup partner businesses ready in each region. If a workplace becomes unavailable, we'll swap in another so the day still runs as planned.
Can parents attend?
Parent volunteers are welcome by arrangement with the school. We also send a parent information sheet ahead of the day.
How do we book a date?
Register your interest above. We'll be in touch within two business days with available dates and locations near you or ask your school.
Ready to step inside the marine industry?
Register your interest and we'll come back with available dates and locations near you.
Register your interest