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Nationally RegisteredCertificate I
MAR10224 · Maritime & Seafood
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
You have spent valuable time on the water, supporting deck operations and maintaining the safety of commercial vessels. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for your maritime experience.
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The qualification
About This Qualification
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.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
General Purpose Hand (GPH)
Assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of commercial vessels under the supervision of a master or engineer.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Detailed resume outlining your time as a deck hand or general hand
- Letters of service from vessel masters or marine employers
- Employment contracts or position descriptions for maritime roles
- Verified sea service logs or task books documenting time at sea
- Records of assisting with routine maintenance on commercial vessels
- Logs detailing deck cleaning, painting, or engine room support
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Detailed resume outlining your time as a deck hand or general hand
- Letters of service from vessel masters or marine employers
- Employment contracts or position descriptions for maritime roles
Vessel Operations
- Verified sea service logs or task books documenting time at sea
- Records of assisting with routine maintenance on commercial vessels
- Logs detailing deck cleaning, painting, or engine room support
Safety & Emergency
- Records of participation in fire drills and vessel abandonment exercises
- Evidence of using survival craft and marine safety equipment
- Workplace health and safety inductions and incident report logs
Crew Collaboration
- Testimonials from supervisors regarding your ability to work as part of a crew
- Communication logs showing use of marine radio or hand signals
- Minutes from safety meetings or toolbox talks on board
Certifications & Training
- Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate
- Previous maritime safety inductions or site-specific training
- Existing marine radio or safety-related workshop certificates
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
Register Your InterestPathway comparison
RPL and Traditional Study
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Additional licensing requirements may apply
This qualification is a core requirement for obtaining a General Purpose Hand Near Coastal certificate of competency. Please note that holding this qualification alone does not grant a licence; you must also meet AMSA's sea service and medical requirements.
NSW: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / Transport for NSWVIC: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / Safe Transport VictoriaQLD: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / Maritime Safety QueenslandWA: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / Department of TransportSA: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / Department for Infrastructure and TransportTAS: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / Marine and Safety TasmaniaNT: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) / NT Marine SafetyACT: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Interest Registration
Register Your Interest in MAR10224
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about MAR10224 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
Not yet. We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that specialise in maritime operations to ensure a high-quality recognition process.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering ensures you are the first to be notified when we launch this qualification. You will also be eligible for a priority skills review to determine your suitability for the RPL pathway.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification earned through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. It is nationally recognised and meets the same Australian Quality Training Framework standards.
Does this qualification cover the requirements for an AMSA GPH certificate?
It meets the educational component required by Marine Order 505. However, you will still need to provide AMSA with evidence of qualifying sea service and a current First Aid certificate to receive your formal certificate of competency.
Can I use my recreational boating experience as evidence?
While recreational experience shows foundational knowledge, the General Purpose Hand qualification specifically focuses on commercial vessel operations. We primarily look for evidence from commercial, fishing, or volunteer maritime environments.
What happens if I don't have a current First Aid certificate?
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) is a core unit of this qualification. If you do not hold a current certificate, your RTO partner will guide you on how to complete this specific unit to finalise your qualification.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Maritime Training Package training package.
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Be First to Know When MAR10224 Becomes Available
Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.