Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal

Who is this qualification for?

This course is ideal for people currently employed in or seeking work within the seafood or maritime industries. It qualifies you to:

Command a commercial vessel:

• Up to 12 metres in length
• With unlimited outboard power or up to 100kW inboard
• Without passengers

Operate in:

• Sheltered waters or within 5 nautical miles of shore or an aquaculture lease
• As a tender/auxiliary vessel within 3nm of a parent vessel in the EEZ
• Within 3nm from the point of departure, shore base, or aquaculture lease

Training & Assessment Overview

The course is delivered in a flexible blended learning format, offering 24/7 access to theory components, allowing you to balance study with other commitments.

• Online theory modules
• On-campus practical assessments

Course Structure

The qualification includes the following components.

Coxswain Grade 2 Near coastal:

• Engineering
• Seamanship (ropes)
• Regulations
• Boat handling

Additional Requirements

All students are required to complete an Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN) and a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. For further details, please refer to the UAN Guide available below.

• MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
• First Aid – HTLAID011 Provide first aid

Time Commitment

Theory: Self-paced online – Accessible for 12 months
Coxswain grade 2: Approximately 30 hours of online study
Practical: Conducted on campus – 4 days (Mon – Fri)

Fees & Inclusions

Fees are charged separately for:

MAR10424 Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal
MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set

Fee details and delivery schedules are available on the Timetable below.

Certification

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive:

• MAR10424 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
• Statement of Attainment • AMPA (AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment)

Pathway to Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate of Competency (CoC)

This course meets part of the regulatory requirements to gain a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (CoC). Visit the AMSA website for full regulatory details.

Note: The Academy delivers the educational component required to receive the relevant vocational qualification. However, students should be aware that most Academy courses require an application before a maritime licence is issued by AMSA. The Academy has no authority to deal with any matters that are handled by AMSA, including the calculation of sea time, the processing of applications for maritime licences and the fees charged. Students should contact AMSA directly to determine what they are required to do to obtain their maritime licence.

Units of Competency

National Code Unit Description

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
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