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Marine Studies aims to develop in students a capacity to think critically about key issues relating to the marine environment. Students will learn to utilize and protect the resources the ocean has to offer and to discover a wide range of career opportunities offered by maritime and marine industries.
Marine Studies aims to develop in students a capacity to think critically about key issues relating to the marine environment. Students will learn to utilize and protect the resources the ocean has to offer and to discover a wide range of career opportunities offered by maritime and marine industries.
Students may elect to undertake a course of study which covers a broad range of optional modules including:
Students may elect to undertake a course of study which covers a broad range of optional modules including:
Dangerous Marine Creatures, Commercial and Recreational Fishing, Boating and Seamanship, Seafood Handling, leisure, Oceanography, Coastal Studies and Pilotage and Navigation.
Dangerous Marine Creatures, Commercial and Recreational Fishing, Boating and Seamanship, Seafood Handling, leisure, Oceanography, Coastal Studies and Pilotage and Navigation.
- Students will be given the opportunity to participate in the NSW Boat Smart program and get their boat licence.
- Students will gain their first aid and CPR certificates.
- Students will be given the opportunity to learn by doing with an optional overnight excursion to The Basin camping ground where the students will learn about the local ecosystem, recreational fishing and proper seafood handling.
- This course places an emphasis on the rehabilitation of the marine environment, the human relationship with the ocean, employment in the marine and maritime industries and most importantly the safety of the students whilst in a marine environment.
How is the course taught
How is the course taught
This is a practical course where students spend time out of school exploring their marine environment with a camp, fishing expeditions, boat trips, visits to rock platforms, snorkelling opportunities and visits to the Fish Markets and aquariums.
During the course there will be some optional excursions that will require an additional cost.
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
A variety of assessments are used including practical projects, personal interest projects, research and written work.
This subject is Non-ATAR
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
Students will develop:
knowledge, understanding and appreciation that will promote sound environmental practices in the marine environment
the ability to cooperatively manage activities and communicate in a marine context
an ability to apply the skills of critical thinking, research and analysis
knowledge and understanding of marine industries and their interaction with society and leisure pursuits
knowledge and understanding and skills of boating.
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
Marine studies will support students in developing a commitment to and capacity for lifelong learning in this area. This may lead to further study at university or TAFE or vocational training in the workplace.
Career options include:
Marine tourism eg whale watching
Fisheries officer and/or sales in recreational fishing
Marine science & Marine Biology
Environmental health officer
Boating Careers – boat building, marina services, boat operations, engineering
What does this course cost?
Subject fees are $50 with additional fees for the optional excursions.
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