Length: Semester

Recommended background: Successful completion of Year 9 Science

Content:

This course is suitable for students with a passion for recreational fishing or an interest in a career in the Maritime Industry. It is largely practical and requires students to demonstrate high levels of maturity and responsibility. This is a subject that also appears in our FIP pathway suite and should be chosen if a student is interested in completing a Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Inner Coastal) the following year. Topics of study may include:

• marine studies (oceanography)
• understanding weather
• maps and navigation using sea charts
• small boat handing
• design and construction of boats
• nautical concepts and skills
• introduction to marine motors
• students will complete their recreational boat license

Special Comments: The PADI dive course can be organised for students following a commercial dive pathway, but funding of this will be the responsibility of the family. Other incidental costs ($50 minimum) will be required to cover excursions.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.