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Certificate III in Boating Services
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MEM30919
Your years spent maintaining hulls, servicing marine engines, and ensuring vessel seaworthiness represent significant expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to develop a streamlined recognition pathway for the boating services industry. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for formal assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an employee working within the boating services industry. This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of boating services work, including the general maintenance of structures, hulls, engines and on-board mechanical work. It also includes maintaining the marine environment. This qualification should not be undertaken by people who are not employed or seeking employment in a boating services marine environment. It should not be undertaken by school students unless they are formally engaged in a Training Contract associated with an Australian Traineeship. Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM30919
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
19 (6 core + 13 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Marine Services Tradesperson | Applying trade skills to manufacture, install, and maintain specialized marine equipment and structures. |
| Boat Serviceperson (Hulls and Decking) | Performing essential maintenance and minor repairs on the hulls and decks of various marine vessels. |
| Boating Maintenance Hand | Supporting the broader maintenance and repair operations within a marine service environment. |
| Boat Serviceperson (Pre Voyage Preparation) | Ensuring vessels are operationally ready and safety-compliant before departure. |
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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
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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:
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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
- ✓Current resume detailing marine service experience
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from boatyards or marinas
- ✓Letters of employment or trade references from vessel owners
Vessel Maintenance
- ✓Records of hull repairs and decking maintenance
- ✓Engine service logs and mechanical repair reports
- ✓Photos or videos demonstrating fibreglass or moulding work
Safety & Operations
- ✓Pre-voyage safety inspection checklists
- ✓Marine environment compliance documentation
- ✓Workplace health and safety incident reports
Technical Evidence
- ✓Installation records for marine equipment and technology
- ✓Records of vessel preparation and cleaning
- ✓Documentation of sustainable marine work practices
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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