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 engine of a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited for an outboard engine propulsion, or <100 kW for an inboard engine.
- In sheltered waters or within 5 nautical miles from the shore or aquaculture lease
- As a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nm of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
- Undertake the duties and perform the functions of a Coxswain Grade 3 NC
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 2 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification will require:
- achieving MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
- be able to speak and understand English, including written documents
- gain any needed sea service - You need to show you have experience working at sea on board commercial or recreational vessels. You must have completed either:
- 10 days with a completed AMSA approved task book; OR
- 50 days without an AMSA task book
- 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 vessel -5.0 m in length.
- valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate
