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Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

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 andholding a current First Aid Certificate as specified in Marine Order 505. Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

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Qualification overview
MAR10224
LevelAQF 1Certificate I
Units88 core, 0 elective
PackageMARMaritime Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in MAR10224. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    General Purpose Hand (GPH)

    Assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of commercial vessels under the supervision of a master or engineer.

  • 02

    Deck Hand

    Supporting commercial fishing operations, including handling catch and maintaining deck equipment in the seafood industry.

  • 03

    Marine Crew Member

    Performing routine tasks on ferries or charter boats to ensure passenger safety and vessel cleanliness.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

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

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
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

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.