Skills check
You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.
The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 3 in English, 3 in Maths and 2 in Digital Technology.
Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.
Read the Skills Check FAQs.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
This course is completed via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and entry into this course is determined by an interview with a teacher.
You must have completed all units from MARSS00033 - Safety Training Certification Skill Set for an additional cost.
AMSA Licensing requirements
This course helps you meet some of the requirements needed to apply for an AMSA licence.
To ensure you're fully prepared:
- Visit the AMSA website to understand all additional licensing requirements and application costs.
- You must be at least 16 years old at the time you complete your training to be eligible to apply for an AMSA licence.
- Medical Certificate - although a medical certificate is not required to complete the course at TAFE, if you intend to apply for AMSA certification you should be aware that AMSA licensing requirements include holding a valid medical certificate. If you are planning to become certified, it may be advisable to confirm that you can meet these medical standards before enrolling.
Inherent physical requirements of a Marine Cook
As this is a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, these requirements are not mandatory for undertaking the assessment process. However, they reflect the inherent requirements of the Marine Cook role and should be considered as part of potential employment outcomes in the maritime industry.
Marine Cooks typically work in commercial maritime environments, which may involve physically demanding tasks and dynamic conditions at sea.
This may include the ability to:
- lift and carry equipment safely (up to 20–25 kg)
- climb ladders and access various parts of a vessel
- perform physically demanding tasks in a confined and moving environment
Employment in this industry may also involve extended periods at sea, including on foreign‑going vessels operating in open waters where rough conditions are common. Individuals should be aware of the potential for seasickness and the need to manage this effectively as part of ongoing employment in the maritime sector.