The TOTAL costs to complete the General Purpose Hand course is $890.00. This cost is considerably lower that the TAFE OTEN fee and we are able to do this by utilising online training and our own training vessel.

Payment to complete the course is made in 2 stages:

STAGE 1 - Initial Enrolment Payment: $395.00 inclusive of GST.
On receipt of the initial enrolment our Head Trainer will contact you and provide you with all training manuals and study notes, a training study plan and access to our online assessment material. He will also maintain regular contact to assist you in your studies. This stage can be undertaken in you own time and at your own pace. There is no need to attend any class sessions.

STAGE 2 - Final Enrolment Payment: $495.00 inclusive of GST
When you have completed Stage 1 you can book in for the final stage. Stage 2 bookings and payment must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the 3 day practical session which is conducted on board our training vessel. During Stage 2 you will put into practice the following skills:

• Mooring and Berthing the Vessel
• Anchoring the Vessel
• Man Overboard and Fire Drills
• Helmsman Duties
• On Board Maritime Safety
• Practical Survival at Sea

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Below you will find details of the Units of Competency required to obtain a General Purpose Hand (Deck Hand) Certificate.

Syllabus Incorporates the following Units of Competency:	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment TDMMF1107B	Assist in safe operations and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel TDMMF5707A	Contribute to communication and teamwork on a coastal vessel TDMME1107A
Contents of each Unit of Competency include:	Practice survival techniques Operate lifesaving and survival equipment Participate in abandon vessel drills Top	Implement basic safety practices and procedures Locate and use personal safety equipment Apply basic seamanship skills applicable to a deckhand Assist in the use of basic firefighting equipment available on a coastal vessel Provide assistance in the event of an emergency Assist in vessel abandonment procedures Top	Communicate with others in the course of work Contribute to teamwork and work standards on board a vessel Resolve conflicts Top
Syllabus Incorporates the following Units of Competency:	Provide Elementary 1st Aid TDMMF1007B	Assist in routine deck operations within the limits of responsibility of a General Purpose Hand TDMMR6007A	Follow Guidelines for Onboard Safety Training - Australian Domestic Vessels
Contents of each Unit of Competency include:	Perform immediate lifesaving first aid pending the arrival of medical assistance Recognise the symptoms and signs of acute illness and/or injury and take appropriate action Manage wounds and bleeding Manage burns Manage bone, joint and muscle injuries Adopt 1st aid procedures for remote situations Top	Use ropes and wire in routine operations Operate lifting gear Perform tasks aloft and over the vessel's side Lash and secure items Secure and monitor access ways Carry out cleaning operations Top	Part A: Onboard Safety Instructions Part B: Drills and instructions on use of equipment Part C: Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Part D: Company/vessel Procedures Part E: Company procedures for specific operations carried out onboard or from the vessel Top