General Purpose Hand
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Qualification Description
This qualification is suitable for people working in entry level positions in the maritime industry as a General Purpose Hand on deck or in the engine room of a vessel up to 80 metres within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or in the engine room only for a vessel with propulsion power up to 3000 kW.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a General Purpose Hand Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. Certification will require achievement of the MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) and an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA
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8 core units |
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MARB001 |
Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel |
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MARF027 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
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MARF028 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
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MARF029 |
Meet work health and safety requirements |
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MARF030 |
Survive at sea using survival craft |
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MARG001 |
Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres |
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MARN001 |
Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel |
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MARO001 |
Perform basic lookout duties |
Course Calendar
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