Coxswain Grade 1 NC

MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

Course Information

Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course

 

The Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course is conducted as scheduled.

Theory components of the course are conducted face to face as scheduled.

Practical and On Board course components are conducted at venues in Geelong and aboard our 17 m training vessel “Delphinus“.

Price – Full Fee for Service $2,711 (not including First Aid Unit)
Price –  if eligible for Funding $1,791 (not including First Aid Unit)

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Course Date information.

Successful completion of the MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) can lead to the issue of an AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency.

The Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course includes the following components:

  • Nautical Knowledge
  • Engineering Knowledge
  • Elements of Shipboard Safety

Please note:  The Coxswain Grade 1 NC qualification includes the First Aid Unit of Competency “HLTAID011 Provide first aid”. As Marine Training Services does not offer a First Aid Course, this unit will need to be completed with another course provider.

Upon successfully completing all course requirements participants will receive a Certificate of Course Completion for MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).

MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) is a nationally accredited certificate recognized in all States and Territories within Australia.

To achieve the AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency applicants are required to hold a Marine Radio Licence. Marine Training Services conducts a Marine Radio (Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency) Course with the Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course.

Prerequisites

Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course applicants are required to have a general command of spoken and written English, and be able to make simple mathematical calculations.

Assignment documents are in a Microsoft Word format.

The course includes physical activities while on board the training vessel and during in-water activities.

Please note:  To achieve an AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency, individuals are required to meet health and eyesight requirements as detailed in the AMSA Marine Order 505 (Certificates of Competency) available at www.amsa.gov.au.

Course Duration

The course has been designed to be completed as scheduled.

Online Component

The Theory for the following course components can be completed Online or by Remote Learning:

  • Nautical Knowledge; and,
  • Engineering Knowledge.

Attendance is required for:

  • Elements of Shipboard Safety; and,
  • On board/Practical Tuition and Assessment; and,
  • Supervised Written Assessments.

The Theory component of the Marine Radio (Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency) Course can also be completed by Remote Learning.

Practical Component

Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course participants are required to attend all course components. Practical components include, but are not limited to:

  • navigation
  • vessel operation and handling exercises
  • in-water liferafting and survival activities
  • use of flares
  • use of firefighting equipment

Download Course Guide for more information

Certificate of Completion

The AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency may allow the holder to perform the following duties:

1. command, and operate the engines, of a vessel <12 m long:
(a)   in inshore waters (within 15 nm laterally along the coast) , or in waters designated for a specific purpose by a State or Territory authority in which it permits holders of this certificate to operate, subject to any conditions that it may impose; and
(b)   with propulsion power:
(i)  for an inboard engine — <500 kW; or
(ii)  for an outboard engine — unlimited

2. command, and operate the engines, of the vessel <12 m long:
(a)   as a tender within 3 n mile of the parent vessel <EEZ; and
(b)   with propulsion power:
(i)  for an inboard engine — <500 kW; or
(ii)  for an outboard engine — unlimited

3. act as chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel <24 m long in inshore waters

4. undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC, a Coxswain Grade 3 NC and Coxswain Grade 2 NC

To achieve an AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency (CoC) you are required to successfully complete the following:

  • MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) Course
  • AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) (Assessed during course delivery and valid for 12 months)
  • Sea Service (see Coxswain Grade 1 CoC Sea Service requirements below)
  • Marine Radio
  • First Aid (Unit HLTAID011 Provide first aid)
  • AMSA Certificate of Competency Application Requirements

Marine Training Services conducts a Marine Radio Course (Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency) with Coxswain Grade 1 NC Course delivery.

Marine Training Services does not offer a First Aid Course.

AMSA Certificate of Competency Application requirements also include being at least 16 years old and meeting medical and eyesight requirements. Completing the AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness Domestic Seafarers that shows the individual has meet the AMSA Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers. Available at www.amsa.gov.au.

Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency Qualifying Sea Service Requirement

With AMSA approved task book:
At least 30 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel ≥5 m long, working in a deck capacity or working both in a deck capacity and an engineering capacity

Without AMSA approved task book:
At least 150 days qualifying sea service on a commercial or recreational vessel ≥5 m long, working in a deck capacity or working both in a deck capacity and an engineering capacity

Further Coxswain Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency and Sea Service information can be found on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) website at www.amsa.gov.au

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