Get specialised skills that will help you become a professional cook or chef in the maritime industry. This course will teach you how to organise and prepare food, understand the basic methods of cookery and hygiene, and how to safely work on board a vessel.
Job prospects | Marine Cook
Location - TAFE Queensland Cairns campus: Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Manunda 4870
Contact Us: 1300 308 233 (extension 5) for course information
For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233 (extension 5)
This course is delivered only via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.
MARF037*^ |
Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training) |
Core |
MARF041* |
Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) |
Core |
MARF035* |
Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) |
Core |
MARF046* |
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment (PST) |
Core |
HLTAID011* |
Provide first aid |
Core |
SITHCCC002 |
Prepare and present simple dishes |
Completed via RPL |
SITHCCC005 |
Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery |
Completed via RPL |
SITHCCC011 |
Use cookery skills effectively |
Completed via RPL |
SITHKOP001 |
Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
Completed via RPL |
SITXCCS006 |
Provide service to customers |
Completed via RPL |
SITXFSA001 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Completed via RPL |
SITXINV002 |
Maintain the quality of perishable items |
Completed via RPL |
SITXINV004 |
Control stock |
Completed via RPL |
SITXWHS001 |
Participate in safe work practices |
Completed via RPL |
* These units represent the Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) – MARSS00033. The 5 x CoST units are delivered separately to the MAR30320 course (either prior to or following completion of this course) at GBRIMC, or can be credit transferred if a current CoST is already held. ^ The MARF037 unit is completed online.
Students wanting to enrol must have completed Year 10 or an equivalent qualification.
If you’re under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply.
Assessment Procedures
Assessment involves written assignments, tests and practical demonstration of skills.
MARF037 is to be completed online through the Connect Learning Managament System.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL recognises your existing experience gained through life or work for which you may not have obtained a formal qualification. We will work with you to identify your existing skills and knowledge and assess if you can then achieve a full or part qualification. This also helps to avoid any unnecessary duplication of training.
No specific resources are required to successfully complete this course.
It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland’s online learning system, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
For additional information on courses, funding and enrolments call 1300 308 233 (extension 5).
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All prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
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GBRIMC reserves the right to cancel the course if insufficient enrolments have been received by seven days prior to commencement of course.
Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.