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

Undertaking a maritime course with us will equip you with the qualification and skills needed to command a range of vessels depending on your course.

This qualification is suitable for people working in an entry level position in the maritime industry as a General Purpose Hand under general supervision of the master or engineer of a commercial vessel to:

• assist as a general hand on deck or in the engine room of a commercial vessel length as described in Marine Order 505 within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
• assist as a general hand in the engine room only for a vessel with propulsion power as described in Marine Order 505.

Entry Requirements

This course is for students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Please contact your school for more information.

Proposed Units

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
MARB053 Assist with routine maintenance on a commercial vessel
MARF027 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

Clothing and Equipment

• Appropriate closed in footwear
• Long pants and long-sleeved shirt
• Branded uniform shirt will be supplied

Pathways

• Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2)
• Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
• Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 3 Near Coastal)
• Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) Master Class 5

Potential Job Outcomes

• Coxswain
• Marine Engine Driver
• Chief mate or deck watchkeeper
• General Purpose Hand
• Master on commercial vessels