Description

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an employee working within the boating services industry.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of boating services work, including the general maintenance of structures, hulls, engines and on-board mechanical work. It also includes maintaining the marine environment.
This qualification should not be undertaken by people who are not employed or seeking employment in a boating services marine environment. It should not be undertaken by school students unless they are formally engaged in a Training Contract associated with an Australian Traineeship.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.