Work on commercial vessels as a deckhand or in the engine room with a MAR10220 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal). This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 7 days at a modern maritime training facility and students learn how to assist with routine maintenance, carry out lookout duties — plus gain essential survival and fire emergency skills. Graduate ready to apply for your General Purpose Hand Near Coastal certificate with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Enquire now for the list of intake dates and training centres.
Entry requirements for the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following roles.
A General Purpose Hand attends to a range of duties on a ship, boat or other marine vessel. You might assist passengers, load and unload cargo or c...
A Deckhand performs a range of tasks on a ship or maritime vessel. You might carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks or help with loading...
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