MAR10224
Certificate I
Maritime Operations
(General Purpose Hand
Near Coastal)
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;1. Qualification description
This qualification applies to 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 specified 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 specified in Marine Order 505.
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 specified in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National law) 2022.
AMSA Certification will require:
- achieving MAR10224 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal),
- qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel as specified in Marine Order 505 and
- holding a current First Aid Certificate as specified in Marine Order 505.
Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
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;2. Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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;3. Packaging rules
Total number of units = 8 core units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MARB053 | Assist with routine maintenance on a commercial vessel |
| 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 |
| MARF060 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
| MARG012 | Work as part of a crew on a commercial vessel |
| MARN016 | Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a commercial vessel |
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