Are you ready to pursue a career at sea?
The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) entitles certificate holders to:
- Command a vessel less than 12m in length carrying passengers and has less than 500kw of power for an inboard engine (however outboards are unlimited)
- Operate a vessel within waters designated by the Department of Transport (DOT)
This qualification is delivered in skill sets, enabling flexibility for students and the ability to articulate across qualifications.
To attain this qualification, participants will complete the following blocks. These will be delivered on the dates below:
Elements of Shipboard Safety
- 27 February - 1 March
- 17-19 April
- 12-14 June
Coxswain Vessel Operations and Environmental Practice
- 3-6 April
Coxswain Engineering
- 11-14 April
Coxswain Navigation
- 27-31 March
Marine Radio(opens in a new tab)
Recommended Texts:
- Nautical Knowledge Coxswain SLG ABF521
- Engineering Knowledge Coxswain SLG ABF522
- Elements of Shipboard Safety
This course may be available at other campus locations upon request.
- navigating a vessel
- applying basic maintenance and engineering knowledge
- operating a marine radio
- applying safety procedures at sea
- applying basic maritime knowledge
- demonstrating nautical knowledge.
- you are already employed or are required to hold this certificate to facilitate employment and are expected to satisfy AMSA’s requirements for sea time
- you are industry provider wishing to upskill staff in maritime operations
- your are employed in tourism, aquaculture, port operations, or ranger groups for Indigenous communities
- are wishing to become employed into the maritime industry or attain their coxswain ticket to enhance your prospects for employment or to advance you career
Participants will need to complete 6 skill sets over 19 days with 141 hours of study.
Students will complete practical assessments and be assessed on knowledge-based questions.
This course is part of the Skills Ready initiative, allowing you to pay just half of the standard course fees for training from now until 2025! In addition, eligible students will have their course fees capped at just $400 per year. Please note that additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Skills Ready page for more information.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Students must meet the following entry requirements:
- The National Maritime Register (AMSA) require students undertaking this qualification to be over 16 years of age.
- It is an organisational requirement that students can successfully swim for 50m unaided to undertake the unit MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment.
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| MARB027 | Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems |
| MARC037 | Operate inboard and outboard motors |
| MARC038 | Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems |
| MARF027 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
| MARF028 | Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
| MARF029 | Meet work health and safety requirements |
| MARF030 | Survive at sea using survival craft |
| MARH013 | Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARI003 | Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARJ006 | Follow environmental work practices |
| MARK007 | Handle a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARN008 | Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Fishing boat driver
- Water taxi driver
- Tourist craft driver
- Fisheries officer
Employment within commercial marine sector, such as pearling tourism, aquaculture and port operations.
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
Traineeship
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|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$563.76 |
$260.75 |
$824.51 |
|
Concession |
$167.04 |
$260.75 |
$427.79 |
On Campus
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|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$563.76 |
$260.75 |
$824.51 |
|
Concession |
$167.04 |
$260.75 |
$427.79 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.