Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) provides graduates with the essential knowledge and skills to successfully perform the role of a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal.

This course is for people working in the maritime industry and are seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to command and operate the engines of a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), or a vessel:

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

You will learn to:

• Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
• Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
• Operate inboard and outboard motors
• Operate a vessel up to 12 metres
• Follow environmental work practices

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, however, AMSA certification has other requirements. Graduates sometimes also go on to higher-level maritime qualifications.