Marine Studies

Marine Studies learners concentrate on developing a range of skills and knowledge required to work effectively and safely in a marine environment, including snorkelling and recreational fishing. 

Topics covered include:

• Marine safety and first aid,

• Life in the sea, 

• Humans in water,

• Boating and seamanship,

• Boat licence,

• Skin diving and diving,

• Commercial and recreational fishing,

• Seafood handling, processing and cooking,

• Field trips.

Marine Studies assessments will be formative based on students knowledge, skills and practical capabilities.

A student must demonstrate to the teacher they can effectively carry out the various skills and tasks to the standard required. 

As Marine Studies is a content endorsed course there is no external HSC Examination and therefore will not be counted towards your ATAR. There will, however, be a mark provided to NESA at the end of the course based on the assessment schedule for Year 12.

Marine Studies is a Content Endorsed Course that provides real world experiences through a range of practical activities and field trips including gaining a maritime boat licence, snorkelling, diving skills, first aid and water safety awareness. Students can participate in work experience if required in a range of marine environments locally and beyond.   

In preparation for the optional field trip to Lady Elliott Island (QLD) students develop skills in water safety,  swimming and snorkelling. 

In Year 10 St Peter's students achieved a Senior First Aid Certificate which is useful for Marine Studies and marine first aid.