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Certificate II in Boating Services
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MEM20322
You have spent years maintaining vessels and managing the daily complexities of marina operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a streamlined recognition pathway for your expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can help guide your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an employee working within the boating services industry and includes the ability to work safely on marine craft and follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of boating services work including the general maintenance of structures and hulls. This qualification is not suited and should not be used for people who are not employed in a boating services environment, nor should it be used for school students unless they are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy. In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM20322
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
11 (5 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Marina Worker | Managing vessel refuelling, general maintenance, and day-to-day slipway operations. |
| Boat Maintenance Assistant | Supporting the repair and preservation of marine craft structures and surfaces. |
| Slipway Hand | Assisting in the safe movement and positioning of vessels for maintenance or storage. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume or work history outlining marina or boatyard experience
- ✓Position descriptions from current or previous boating services roles
- ✓Employer references or testimonials verifying your technical competency
Marine Craft Maintenance
- ✓Photographic evidence of hull maintenance or surface repairs
- ✓Records of fibre-reinforced material applications or fairing work
- ✓Maintenance logs documenting routine checks on marine craft capability
Environmental & Safety Compliance
- ✓Records of following marina codes and environmental work procedures
- ✓Safety induction records for working on marine craft or slipways
- ✓Incident reports or emergency response documentation
Technical Operations
- ✓Vessel refuelling logs and safety procedure checklists
- ✓Documentation of technical drawing interpretation for boat repairs
- ✓Checklists for trip preparation and marine craft operational planning
Training & Safety Certifications
- ✓Current First Aid or CPR certifications
- ✓Forklift or mobile load shifting equipment licences
- ✓Records of any previous maritime or manufacturing safety training
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Manufacturing and Engineering.
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