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Certificate III in Marine Studies
Course No 0691 National Code: 91006NSW

Course Information

Students Diving The Certificate III in Marine Studies allows learners to sample major marine industry sectors while gaining practical, work focussed skills that a particular industry would expect from new employees.

This course provides a pathway between marine studies programs offered in secondary schools and degrees in marine studies offered by Australian Universities. It is also designed as a means for university graduates to gain hands on skills in practical areas.

An overview of working in the seafood industry and marine biology and conservation issues are provided. Modules also cover water quality, communication skills and interpretation of weather conditions for the marine environment.

Students will participate in field trips involving kayaking & snorkelling, including several days at Hastings Point Marine Environment Field Study Centre to research rocky shore & mangrove habitats.

Completion of the Certificate III in Marine Studies also includes the following certification:

  • General Purpose Deckhand - *note students must apply direct to NSW Waterways for this qualification after completing the required modules during the course
  • Senior First Aid
  • PADI dive qualification
Students snorkelling Students at beach Students Diving

Course structure

To complete the Certificate III in Marine Studies the core modules in group 1 must be completed. At least 300 hours of elective module/units must then be completed to complete the course.

Group 1

NSW Module No Module Name Hours
6590C Work in the seafood industry 30
6590C Communication in the seafood industry 30
0691A Marine biology and conservation 40
3223A Senior first aid 18
8195N Interpret weather for marine environment 10
6590D Meet workplace OHS requirements 20

The following elective modules are being offered. At least 300 hours of module / units must be completed. Please note that there are modules in the course other than those listed below, but this is the program that has been currently set..

Subgroup 1:

NSW Module No Module Name Hours
0682E Water quality 1 30
0682M Operate a small vessel 20
0683R Aquaculture biology 30
0691B Aquarium care & maintenance 30
0691C Coastal and marine environments 40
0691D Marine studies project 30
8196A Fish habitats, behaviour and life cycle 40
8195D Plan outdoor recreation activities 10

1828Q 

 

 6590A 

5871F  

Scuba diving for safety & enjoyment

OR

Basic food handling & safety practices
AND
Seafood product knowledge

35

 

20

20

 

Subgroup2: General Purpose Deckhand

NSW Module No Module Name Hours
8163B Elements of shipboard safety 20
8163A Mooring & anchor handling 10
8165B Interaction skills maritime 12


Course location

The course is held at Coffs Harbour campus, Glenreagh St, Coffs Harbour, and laboratory work is conducted at the National Marine Science Centre.

Study Load

One Semester (18 weeks) full time. Attendance will be 3 to 4 days/week, with some weekend field trips plus a one week field trip to Hastings Point.

All Certificate level courses are Austudy and Abstudy approved.

If you would like to enrol in this course, you can pick up an enrolment package at Coffs Harbour Campus, Glenreagh St, Coffs Harbour or contact Natfish using the link below.

Natfish
Trenayr Campus of TAFE
Locked Bag 5
Grafton, 2460, NSW
Ph 02 66444 700
Fax 02 6644 7767
E-mail natfish@tafensw.edu.au

 

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