MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Are you ready to pursue a career at sea?
Embark on your maritime journey with our esteemed qualification in maritime operations. Gain expertise in handling vessels up to 12 meters in length, mastering seamanship skills, passage planning, and adherence to safety regulations.
Our immersive program provides hands-on learning experiences, covering essential tasks such as basic servicing and maintenance, adept handling of inboard and outboard motors, understanding main propulsion and auxiliary systems, and acquiring basic survival skills, first aid knowledge, fire prevention techniques, and workplace safety protocols.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ 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.
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The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain grade 1 near coastal) will allow you to command and operate the engines of, a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 500 kilowatts:
- In inshore waters (refer to National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part B—General requirements(opens in a new tab) ) or designated waters (under state or territory waterway management legislation).
- As a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone.
- Act as a chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel <24m long in inshore waters.
This qualification serves as a prerequisite for obtaining an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal, in line with the standards defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. For more details on this exciting opportunity, visit the AMSA website. Join us to set sail towards a rewarding maritime career!
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- 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
- You 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 six blocks over 19 days.
To attain this qualification, participants will need to complete the following blocks:
Coxswain Vessel Operations and Environmental Practice
Broome Dates:
24 - 28 June
4 - 8 November
The Coxswain Vessel Operations and Environmental Practice block is made up of 5 units:
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| MARC037 | Operate inboard and outboard motors |
| MARI003 | Comply with regulations to ensure the safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARK007 | Handle a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARN008 | Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARJ006 | Follow environmental work practices |
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$124.74 |
$61.50 |
$186.24 |
|
Concession |
$36.96 |
$61.50 |
$98.46 |
Coxswain Navigation
Broome Dates
18 - 22 March
10 -14 June
28 October - 1 November
The Coxswain Navigation block is made up of 1 unit:
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| MARH013 | Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres |
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$53.46 |
$25.90 |
$79.36 |
|
Concession |
$15.84 |
$25.90 |
$41.74 |
Coxswain Engineering
Broome Dates
17 - 20 June
11 - 15 November
The Coxswain Engineering block is made up of 2 units:
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| MARB027 | Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems |
| MARC038 | Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems. |
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$56.70 |
$27.95 |
$84.65 |
|
Concession |
$16.80 |
$27.95 |
$44.75 |
Total fees $297.64
*Please note this fee does not include the additional requirements below.
Additional Requirements;
MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
Broome Dates
15 -17 April
1 - 3 July
18 - 20 November
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| 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 |
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$124.74 |
$61.50 |
$186.24 |
|
Concession |
$36.96 |
$61.50 |
$98.46 |
Marine Radio
Broome Dates
18 - 19 April
4 - 5 July
21 - 22 November
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MARC043 | Transmit and receive information by marine radio |
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$40.50 |
$94.00 |
$134.50 |
|
Concession |
$12.00 |
$94.00 |
$106.00 |
First Aid
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$29.16 |
$23.05 |
$52.21 |
|
Concession |
$8.64 |
$23.05 |
$31.69 |
Students will complete practical assessments and be assessed on knowledge-based questions.
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