SEAMEC focuses on providing training and assessment services to the:

• commercial maritime and fishing sectors, including aquaculture
• recreational market, including recreational boaters and anglers.

SEAMEC has two large, well-appointed classrooms, a mechanical workshop equipped with mechanical equipment and engine systems, a simulated wheel house, a large aquaculture training and research area and a large open space for practical rope work training.
                                                            
Current certificates of competency and endorsements delivered by SEAMEC include:

• Deckhand – Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
• Coxswain – Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
• Master Class 5/Skipper 3 – Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
• Master Class 4/Skipper 2 – Certificate  IV in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
• Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 – Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving)
• Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 – Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving)
• Marine Radio Operations
• Lakes Entrance Bar Endorsement
• CPR update
• First Aid Level 2
• Pre-sea Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
• Inland coxswain for commercial operators.

In addition, specific courses have been designed to meet community needs and improve the skills and knowledge of the recreational boating community, including:Lakes Entrance Bar Crossing

• OHS Fire Warden training
• Victorian Recreational Boat Operator's Licences
• Orientation tours of the Gippsland Lakes.