Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand)
This qualification is suitable for people working in entry level positions in the maritime industry as deckhands or general purpose hands.
This qualification is suitable for people working in entry level positions in the maritime industry as deckhands or general purpose hands.
Total number of units = 8 units
8 core units
Core units | |||
Field | |||
B | Equipment Checking and Maintenance | Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel | |
F | Operational Quality and Safety | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | |||
Meet work health and safety requirements | |||
Survive at sea using survival craft | |||
G | Teamwork | Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres | |
N | Seamanship | Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel | |
O | Watchkeeping | Perform basic lookout duties |
Pathways into the qualification
Not applicable
Pathways from the qualification
MAR20213 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain)
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a General Purpose Hand as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR10113 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the maritime industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Communicate effectively with other personnel and passengers during simulated and actual abandon vessel musters and emergencies Complete workplace forms Follow simple spoken instructions |
Teamwork | Assist others to maximise their chances of survival Request advice, receive feedback and work with others Barricade work area or provide warning signs, as appropriate, to reduce risk to self and other crew members |
Problem-solving | Apply problem solving skills to investigate and identify causes of WHS/OHS incidents Demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible work practices Take action promptly to address problems that may arise when following vessel abandonment procedures |
Initiative and enterprise | Provide ideas to control the level of risk associated with work tasks Monitor and anticipate hazards and risks that may arise during lookout duties Use effective questioning to seek assistance from other crew when difficulties arise in achieving allocated tasks |
Planning and organising | Plan work tasks Select and use correct tools and equipment for the cleaning or maintenance task Select and use suitable personal protective clothing according to WHS/OHS requirements |
Self-management | Maintain housekeeping standards in work area Ration water and food Respond to instructions promptly |
Learning | Participate in abandon vessel drills Participate in training, musters and emergency drills Undertake participation in fire drills and musters to ensure readiness for fire emergencies |
Technology | Monitor VHF equipment Operate deck machinery and emergency stops Operate radio equipment |