Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 2:58 PM AWST
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Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
MAR10313
J709
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/10/2013 | Current | Approved |
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 MAR10313 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTSThis 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 MAR10313 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.
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = eight (8) units
- eight (8) core units
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH829 | MARF001 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WH877 | MARN001 | Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WH794 | MARB001 | Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH830 | MARF002 | Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WH833 | MARF004 | Meet work health and safety requirements | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WH882 | MARO001 | Perform basic lookout duties | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WH832 | MARF005 | Survive at sea using survival craft | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WH844 | MARG001 | Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J547 | MAR10113 | Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDU9 | MAR10318 | Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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