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

MAR10313

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.

Job prospects | General Purpose Hand/Deckhand

Location - Cairns: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith

Contact Us: (07) 4041 9813 for course information

Hours of Study: 5 days
(8.30am – 4.30pm)

For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 656 959

Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.

Units

MARB001	Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel	Core
MARF001	Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment	Core
MARF002	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	Core
MARF004	Meet work health and safety requirements	Core
MARF005	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

Entry requirements:

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.

Participants who have achieved competency in the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) course may apply to sit the final oral examination (administered by Maritime Safety Queensland) for a Certificate of Competency as General Purpose Hand from AMSA.

Delivery Method:

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.

Career prospects

The course is recommended for people who want to work on board commercial vessels as a general-purpose hand (or deckhand).

Resources required:

You will need to supply the following items at your own cost:

Calculator
2B pencils
Eraser
Notebook
Personal protective equipment – Safety boots
Pen (required for theory components)

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For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 656 959.
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).

For information regarding our withdrawal and refund policy, please visit here.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is part of the TAFE Queensland network. TAFE Queensland RTO No. 0275, CRICOS No. 03020E. Visit tafenorth.edu.au for full RTO details

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