TAFE NSW
Self-paced
This course will help you get started with your dream career of working on the sea. You'll learn to work as part of a crew on deck or in the engine room, qualifying to work as a general purpose hand in coastal waters on a vessel up to 80 metres.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today. To be prepared, we recommend having an intermediate level of fitness, the ability to swim 50 metres and stay afloat for 5 minutes while wearing work clothes, and access to appropriate work clothes including closed work shoes and sun protection.
Through a mixture of theory and practical coursework, you'll learn critical survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment, firefighting skills and basic First Aid, and environmental work practices to protect our waters. You'll also gain the skills to work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres.
TAFE NSW is a leading provider of vocational education and training, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, industry-relevant courses. This course is nationally recognised, so you can train in one state and take work opportunities in another without needing to upskill.
This entry-level qualification provides the practical experience and specialist skills to give you an advantage in the job market. You'll gain the confidence to work as part of a crew in a support role on a vessel up to 80 metres, with the ability to fight fires, abandon vessels in an emergency, and guide a survival craft through rough weather. This course also provides a strong study pathway to continue on to higher-level maritime qualifications.
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