General Purpose Hand

Do you want a marine career? Do you want to spend time on the water, aboard different vessels and be paid to cruise the harbour? Sign up for our General Purpose Hand Course and train on a working vessel.

 

As a graduate of the course you should be able to work safely as a General Purpose Hand (GPH) on commercial vessels operating in coastal and middle waters. A GPH assists the master and engineer in the functioning of the vessel.

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MTS General Purpose Hand

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TDM10107 Certificate 1 in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)

Function

The TDM10107 Certificate 1 in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operation) is for people wanting to enter the Maritime Sector of the Transport & Distribution Industry as a General Purpose Hand and In marine service occupations.

Content

The General Purpose Hand Course is a competency based learning program of 32 hours over 4 days (including Sea Survival Course). Our training comprises:

  • TDMMF1107B – Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment (external pool based course)
  • TDMMF5707A – Assist in safe operations and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
  • TDMME1107A – Contribute to communication and teamwork on a coastal vessel
  • TDMMR6007 – Assist in routine deck operations within the limits of responsibility of a General Purpose Hand.
  • TDMMF1007B – Provide elementary first aid (external course).

As part of this course you will also learn nautical terminology, how to brief guests, crew and visitors on OHS, donning a life jacket, general vessel operations, participation in crew drills, how to respond in an emergency and mustering.  How to identify risks and hazards, reporting replacing equipment if necessary, throwing lines, berthing and un-berthing vessels, tying a bowline, teamwork, observing standards in hygiene, how to deal with difficult people and resolving conflicts.

Course Cost and Regulations

$810 (including external pool based course)

NB. Students must be 16 years old or more to participate in this course. All GPH students must provide a Senior First Aid Certificate (TDMMF1007B – Provide elementary first aid) with more than 18 months validity before Certificate 1 in Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations) can be issued.