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

Total of 8 units to complete this qualification

Duration

6 months

Level

Certificate I

Delivery Mode

On-campus at Airlie Beach Training Centre

Entry Level

Certificate I

Course Structure

Total of 8 units to complete this qualification

Core Units (8)

HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
MARB053
Assist with routine maintenance on a commercial vessel
MARF060
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
MARF028
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029
Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF030
Survive at sea using survival craft
MARG012
Work as part of a crew on a commercial vessel
MARN016
Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a commercial vessel

Elective Units (0)

Career Outcomes

General Purpose Hand

Deck Hand

Engine Room Assistant

Maritime Operations Support

Entry-level Maritime Crew

Vessel Maintenance Assistant

Maritime Safety Support

Entry Requirements

School Leaving Certificate

Must be over 16 years of age

Understand AMSA Requirements for certification

Sufficient English Language and Numeracy skills

Meet 18fifty3 training entry requirements

Study Support

Learning Resources

Access to comprehensive online learning materials and industry-standard software

Expert Trainers

Learn from industry professionals with extensive practical experience

Student Support

Dedicated support services to help you throughout your learning journey

Recognition & Pathways

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Your existing skills and knowledge may count towards this qualification through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. This can reduce your study time and cost.

  • Work experience assessment
  • Previous qualifications review
  • Skills assessment

Further Study Pathways

After completing this qualification, you may progress to:

  • Advanced Diploma qualifications
  • Bachelor degree programs
  • Industry certifications

Assessment Methods

Written Assessments

Complete assignments, reports, and documentation tasks to demonstrate your theoretical knowledge

Practical Tasks

Demonstrate your skills through hands-on activities, projects, and real-world scenarios

Observation

Be assessed while performing tasks in simulated work environments

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