COXSWAIN GRADE 3 NC 

This certificate will allow you to:
 

• Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts

  • Carrying no more than 6 persons including crew and master

  • In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers

  • Operating within the following:

    • A marina

    • A mooring area in sight and communication of a marina

    • Inland waters

    • Smooth waters

    • Within 1 nautical mile of shore

    • Inside or within 1 nautical mile of an aquaculture lease or in waters approved for daily transit to and from an aquaculture lease

• Command and operate the engines of a tender less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts

  • In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers

  • Operating within either:

    • If you have completed the Maritime Training Package units: 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel; or

    • If you hold a recreational boat licence, RYA Powerboat level 2 course or Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling course: 1 nautical mile of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel
       

This certificate will also allow you to:
 

• Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with propulsion power for inboard or outboard engine of up to 500 kW

  • That is used only for towing people

  • In daylight hours only

  • In waters approved as a water ski area by a State or Territory authority.

Requirements for the issue of the final AMSA Certificate of Competency (Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal):

• Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency from the MAR maritime training package (provided at the successful completion of the course);

  • MARI003 - Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

  • MARK007 - Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

  • MARN008 - Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

• HLTAID011 statement of attainment Provide first aid;

• Certificate of medical fitness - domestic seafarers (completed on AMSA1850 form)

• 16 years old.
   

Sea Service

Not required.

Download the AMSA notes for more information on requirements.
 

PRE-ENROLMENT Requirements
 

Before you can enrol in this course you must download and read the following PDF files for details on course information, enrolment and obtaining your USI number. Click on the file names to download them.

• Learner Pre-Enrolment Information

• Learner Handbook

The main features of the Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal training course

There are a 3 training units.

• MARI003 - Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

• MARK007 - Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

• MARN008 - Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres
   

You will learn all theory & practical skills in coastal navigation, seamanship and vessel handling using a range of vessels such as a centre console rigid inflatable boat (RIB) or a commercial training vessel.

The course also requires you to spend time prior and during the course studying the texts and provided reading.
 

COURSE DURATION
 

The Course is 4 Days. Contact us for dates as this training is integrated with our full Coxswain Grade 1 NC course.

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COST
 

AUD $990