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National code: MAR20324
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) at Tomaree CLC
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)Course specialisation
Schedule
Self pacedSet your own pace and choose when you study.
Duration
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
Anytime
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
WedThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
7 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
4 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Application required
Some courses have entry requirements you need to meet before you can enrol. Our course information outlines what these requirements are and how you can apply.
Course fees
$0 to $7,180This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, closed book exam
Practical assessments: observations against practical activities, oral questions either on a vessel or in a simulated work environment
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Navigation - required materials: AUS802 chart, Breton type plotter (or Captain Fields type parallel ruler), single hand dividers, drawing (pencil) compass, 2B pencils, pencil sharpener, soft white rubber eraser, calculator at an estimated cost of $140
Navigation - recommended materials: Australian Boating Manual by Captain Dick Gandy at an estimated cost of ABM hard copy = $119 or ABM eBook = $59
Engineering - required materials: long cotton pants, long cotton sleeve shirt, steel toe capped safety boots for the workshop and non-marking shoes for the vessel at an estimated cost of $175
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
This course is available online and supported by face to face attendance with a Maritime teacher at Tomaree Connected Learning Centre (CLC) between 13:00 and 20:30 every Wednesday. We recommend attending Tomaree CLC for at least 2 to 3 hours each week so that you can progress steadily through your course.
You must be prepared to complete practical assessment for this qualification of between 3 and 6 days duration in Nelson Bay & Newcastle depending on your practical assessments required.
You must read and understand the requirements to obtain the AMSA Certificate of Competency on the AMSA website (www.AMSA.gov.au) for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 13 core and 0 speciality units.
Core units - 13
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonmentMARF060
Provide First AidHLTAID011
Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systemsMARB027
Handle a vessel up to 12 metresMARK007
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Tomaree CLC
Campus facilities
Limited free parking
Bike racks
Digital library services
Student kitchenette
Vending machines
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Yarning Circle
Assisted listening system
All gender toilet
Accessible toilet
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