Course Catalogue

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to command and operate the engines of a vessel:

• <12 m in length
• with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine
• that is in inshore waters or designated waters

or

• as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

• Ferry coxswain
• Fishing tour guide
• Crew boat coxswain

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

It is a CDU requirement that students have completed at least half of the applicable sea service before commencement of the course.

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
• a Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency
• sea service consisting of 30 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book OR 240 days of qualifying sea service
• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel >5.0m in length