This course is the perfect introduction if you’re interested in working in the maritime industry and covers emergency vessel procedures, nautical terminology and practical seamanship. Students who obtain this qualification are eligible to work on commercial vessels as a General Purpose Hand on deck or in the engine room. This qualification is also a great gateway to further study with the GBRIMC.
Location - Cairns: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith
Dates: 24 June 2019 23 September 2019 2 December 2019
Hours of Study: 5 days
(8.30am – 4.30pm)
Full Fee: $1,728.00
For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233
Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.
MARB001 |
Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel |
Core |
MARF027 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
Core |
MARF028 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
Core |
MARF029 |
Meet work health and safety requirements |
Core |
MARF030 |
Survive at sea using survival craft |
Core |
MARG001 |
Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres |
Core |
MARN001 |
Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel |
Core |
MARO001 |
Perform basic lookout duties |
Core |
There are no entry requirements. It is recommended that students be 16 years of age, have a minimum of Year 10 with a sound achievement in English and Mathematics or the equivalent, or gain mature age entry.
On successful completion of the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) qualification, the student will have completed the AMSA Final Assessment. They then may request an Interim Certificate of Competency once they have completed the Certificate of Competency Application Form 426 ensuring that the declaration section is signed.
Assessment Procedures:
Assessment involves written assignments, tests and practical demonstration of skills.
Students who exit the course before completion will receive a transcript of their academic record listing the units of competency that they have successfully achieved (tutorials are available).
The course is recommended for people who want to work on board commercial vessels as a general-purpose hand (or deckhand).
You will need to supply the following items at your own cost:
For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233.
For course information, call (07) 4041 9813.
For a full list of courses, view our latest course guide.
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.