Certificate I in Boating Services

The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate I in Boating Services are:

completion of the seven core units of competency listed below, and completion of three elective units from the list below to bring the total number of units to 10.

Two elective units may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate I. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.

Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the suitability of any units proposed for importation from other Training Packages or accredited courses.

Additional qualification descriptors

There are no approved additional descriptors for this qualification.


Subjects

Core units

select all of the units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MEM13014A

Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

add topic MEM14004A

Plan to undertake a routine task

add topic MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

add topic MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

add topic MEM50001B

Classify recreational boating technologies and features

add topic MEM50002B

Work safely on marine craft

add topic MEM50003B

Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

Elective units

select three units from this list.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

add topic MEM11010B

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

add topic MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

add topic MEM12023A

Perform engineering measurements

add topic MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

add topic MEM18001C

Use hand tools

add topic MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic MEM50004B

Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

add topic MEM50005B

Refuel vessels

add topic MEM50006B

Check operational capability of marine craft


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Read, follow and communicate information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, drawings and other applicable reference documents

Follow verbal instructions

Identify and follow safety signs/symbols

Recognise and use common boating terminology

Read and interpret information on boating identification and compliance plates, registration tags, engine and other component identification numbers

Use boating communication systems, methods and signals to convey messages

Teamwork

Work alone or as part of a team

Contribute to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work

Identify work roles, communicate and cooperate with others

Problem-solving

Identify actual and foreseeable workplace hazards during course of work

Inspect quality of own work

Identify waste and correct procedures for disposal

Assess operation and condition of components against specifications or manufacturer's requirements

Initiative and enterprise

Be capable of applying skills and knowledge to specified situations and contexts

Use appropriate responses in reaction to incidents and accidents.

Modify work plan to overcome unforeseen situations that occur as work progresses

Assist the business to maintain the quality of the environment

Minimise wasteful use of resources including materials and services in own work

Planning and organising

Identify sequence of activities and plan steps required to complete task

Collect and organise information relevant to work

Set up jobs prior to commencement of work including selection of appropriate materials and adjustment of equipment

Self-management

Carry out work safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and legislative requirements

Monitor performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction

Take responsibility for own quality

Learning

Check and clarify task related information with appropriate personnel

Review and modify work progress to complement the work of others

Technology

Select and use appropriate tools, materials, equipment and machines

Identify and describe the functions of the major systems of a recreational vessel and trailer

Identify and describe features and functions of attached navigation and communication devices

Use navigation and communication systems and equipment