Why Choose Marine Training Academy?

• ✔ Nationally Recognised Training: Fully accredited maritime qualifications under AMSA and ASQA
• ✔ Flexible Delivery Options: Study online, attend in-person workshops, or choose a blended pathway
• ✔ Easy Payment Plans: Interest-free payment plans
• ✔ Experienced Industry Trainers: Learn from seafarers with decades of real-world maritime experience
• ✔ Trusted Since 2001: Marine Training Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 30683), proudly operating for over two decades

Who This Course Is For

• Are new to the maritime industry and want to start working on commercial vessels
• Want to become certified as a General Purpose Hand under AMSA’s near coastal framework
• Are looking for an entry-level maritime qualification with national recognition
• Have responsibilities assisting deck or engineering crew on vessels under 80 metres
• Need core safety, emergency, and communication skills to work in marine operations
• Are seeking a career pathway into higher-level qualifications like Coxswain or MED

Course Fees, Enrolment & Requirements

Course Fees:

• Course fees are fixed and clearly advertised on our website
• Not included in the course fee:
  
  • Australian-mandated Practical Assessment
  • Interim Certificate of Competency (ICOC) application through AMSA
  • Marine Radio Licence (LROCP or SROCP), if required for your duties
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid (must be completed externally at your own cost)

How to Enrol:

• Complete payment through our secure online checkout
• Fill out the electronic enrolment form provided after payment
• Our team will review and confirm your enrolment
• Once approved, you will receive immediate access to the online learning portal

Online Learning Requirements:

• A desktop computer, laptop, or tablet
• Reliable internet connection
• Basic computer literacy (e.g. navigating content, submitting assessments)
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)

Entry Requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years of age
• Functional English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Ability to complete the online theory components prior to practical training

Admission Conditions:

• Completed electronic enrolment form
• Full payment or an approved payment plan in place
• Submission of valid identification and supporting documents if required
• Agreement to the Student Code of Conduct and Terms of Enrolment

Course Delivery, Assessment & Materials

Course Delivery:

• Theory is completed online at your own pace via our secure learning portal
• Practical training and assessment are delivered face-to-face by experienced trainers
• It is beneficial, but not mandatory, to complete the online components prior to attending the practical assessment

Assessment Process:

• Knowledge assessments are completed online through quizzes and written tasks
• Practical assessments are conducted in class as part of the evaluation
• Students must demonstrate required competency across both theory and practical tasks

Course Materials Provided:

• Digital resources and theory modules are provided online via the learning portal
• Hard copy learning resources are supplied in the classroom and during practical workshops
• Trainer support is available at all times via email, phone, digital classrooms, live video calls, in-person meetings, and during workshops — ensuring you are never alone throughout your course

Course Requirements & AMSA Certification

To successfully complete the MAR10224 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal), students must:

• Complete all core units and practical assessments delivered as part of the course
• Demonstrate competence in safety procedures, deck operations, emergency response, and basic seamanship
• Engage with online theory and in-person practical training sessions
• Maintain active participation and complete assessments under trainer guidance

To obtain your General Purpose Hand Certificate of Competency (CoC) from AMSA, you must:

• Hold the HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid qualification (completed externally)
• Pass an AMSA Medical Assessment (Form AMSA 1850) conducted by an AMSA-approved medical provider
• Provide evidence of approved sea service (if applicable)
• Successfully complete the MAR10224 training program
• Lodge your application for the Certificate of Competency at an Australia Post outlet
• After submission, apply to Marine Training Academy for your Interim Certificate of Competency (ICOC)
• Please retain copies of all submitted documents — your assessor must sight them before issuing your ICOC

Note: AMSA licensing and application fees are not included in the course price and must be paid directly to AMSA.

Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

• All students must agree to the Terms & Conditions outlined in our Student Enrolment Guide and Student Handbook
• These documents outline your rights and responsibilities as a student, including policies on refunds, deferrals, behaviour, privacy, and complaints
• It is the student’s responsibility to read and understand these documents before commencing the course
• The Student Enrolment Guide and Handbook are available:
  • At the bottom of our website under “Student Information”
  • Attached to your enrolment documents after purchase
• By submitting your enrolment, you confirm that you understand and accept these terms