This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an employee working within the boating services industry and includes the ability to work safely on marine craft and follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of boating services work including the general maintenance of structures and hulls.

This qualification is not suited and should not be used for people who are not employed in a boating services environment, nor should it be used for school students unless they are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.

In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.