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Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Career opportunities
The Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following roles.
General Purpose Hand
A General Purpose Hand attends to a range of duties on a ship, boat or other marine vessel. You might assist passengers, load and unload cargo or c...
Deckhand
A Deckhand performs a range of tasks on a ship or maritime vessel. You might carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks or help with loading...
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