Coxswain Grade 1 NC

Coxswain Grade 1

COXSWAIN

Qualification description

PRE-REQUISITES

• Elements of Shipboard Safety
• Be at least 16 years when the certificate is issued;
• Record of Sea Service; (AMSA form 771) or
• Record of Sea Service to meet standard, signed by a qualified person;
• Declaration of Medical Fitness (AMSA form 1850);
• Eyesight (Colour Vision) Test Certificate (AMSA form 1850);
• Proof of Identity;
• Photographs (2);
• Certificate 3 – Master HLFTA unit of competency Apply first aid or another certificate that the national regulator considers equivalent;
• Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) issued by the Australian Communications and Media Authority;
• Application for a Certificate of Competency – first time issue (AMSA form 426);
• Submit your entire application at an approved Australia post, provide ID and pay AMSA fees.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Elements of Shipboard Safety: To complete the full Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain) qualification students are required to complete the Elements of Shipboard Safety units. Students who have completed Elements of Shipboard Safety in the past 5 years will not have to repeat this course, you will have to provide a copy of your certificate to place on your file.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Coxswain (Grade I NC) Certificate of Competency allows a Mariner who wish to command a commercial vessel up to 12 metres in length, operating no more than 15 nautical miles to sea, with a diesel engine capacity of <500 kW (670hp) and may be carrying passengers.

DURATION

Zoom Classroom Sessions– 2.5 weeks + the relevant Sea time

Remote / Flexible – 12 months from enrollment date

COURSE STRUCTURE

Classroom sessions – If you enroll in a classroom session this can be completed in a 2.5 week time frame, we start at 0800 to 1600 Monday to Friday. You will be required to complete your assignments in the evening and work on Sundays to complete your coursework.

Remote / Flexible – If you do not wish to attend classes or you do not have the time to attend you can study remotely. When you enroll and pay your course fees you will be issued all the course material and access to training resources and trainers to assist you through this process. All students will be assessed practically which can be done at our Brisbane Campus or offsite for Corporate Clients or groups of 8 or more, provided all the resources required have been audited and approved.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this course, however to convert this certificate to a Marine Licence you must be 16 years of age when applying and meet all the Pre-Requisite check list.

COURSE FEE

$2900 – No need for Government subsidies here. Our fees are less than the Govt Subsidised Fee. So study with a private college and active mariners and pay less. Win Win

ADDITIONAL FEES

AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)
$550 – This will be invoiced only when the Theory Components are complete.