Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

Course Overview:

Set sail and start your new career in the maritime industry. Develop the entry-level skills to work as a general purpose hand near coastal in the maritime industry or progress on to further studies in the maritime sector.

This course will provide you with an introduction to the maritime industry. You will develop basic knowledge of emergency vessel procedures and nautical terminology. You will also establish the practical seamanship skills needed to apply for certification from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). This will allow you to assist with deck or marine work on vessels up to 100m long or 3000 GT, in the Australian exclusive economic zone, under general supervision of the master, chief engineer or delegated crew member.

This course is also a great pathway to undertake further maritime studies with TAFE Queensland at the GBRIMC.

What can I do?

• General Purpose Hand
• Engine Room Worker (vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts and up to 100m)
• Deck Hand (Vessels up to 100m)
• General Purpose Hand as defined by Marine Order 505

Course Outcome:

MAR10220 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that students are aged 16 or older by the course commencement date.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network. It is also recommended that you have access to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Guidance Notes.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. 
For Elements of Shipboard Safety this includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including:

• non synthetic/flammable clothing
• safety glasses
• enclosed shoes

You will not be permitted to attend any classes without appropriate footwear.

For wet drills you also require:

• clothes to get wet in (similar to work clothes, but no wet suits)
• a second set of clothes (to change into)
• swimmers
• a towel
• sunscreen
• hat

For fire drills you require:

• a long sleeve shirt
• long pants
• sunglasses
• enclosed shoes

Need to know

The First Aid unit is not delivered during the one week course. For students requiring this unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. A student who does not have the required First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. If you have already completed the First Aid unit you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have completed the required unit.

Maritime licensing requirements
Upon successful completion of MAR10220 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) and meeting all Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirements you may apply to AMSA for a Certificate of Competency General Purpose Hand Near Coastal.
Please visit the AMSA Website for information.

Licensing / Regulatory information
Please refer to MAR10220 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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