Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain)

Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR20113
State Code:
J549
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
06/06/2013
Approved Date
20/12/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
247
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/06/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 06/06/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people who work as a coxswain in the maritime industry and command a commercial marine vessel up to 12 metres in length that operates up to 15 nautical miles out to sea (such as fishing boats, ferries, water taxis, jet boats, yachts, catamarans and tourist craft).
People who work as a Coxswain Grade 1 operate:
within the inshore waters limit of 15 nautical miles.
People who work as a Coxswain Grade 2 operate:
in sheltered waters.
People who work as a Coxswain Grade 3:
operate in smooth waters within port limits.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR20113 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain), the Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2 Skill Set, sea-service, first aid and appropriate radio certificates; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.

Coxswain Grade 3
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Coxswain Grade 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR20113 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain), sea-service, first aid and appropriate radio certificates; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = eight (8) units
Eight (8) core units

Coxswain Grade 3:
- MARC2005A Operate inboard and outboard motors
Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2:
-MARC2006A Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.
Note:
- To complete the Coxswain Grade 3, MARC2005A Operate inboard and outboard motors must be chosen.
- To complete the Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2, MARC2006A Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems must be chosen

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG407 MARF1001A Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WG514 MARN2001A Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres 45 Unit of competency
WG445 MARI2001A Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres 35 Unit of competency
WG447 MARJ2001A Follow environmental work practices 25 Unit of competency
WG408 MARF1002A Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WG452 MARK2001A Handle a vessel up to 12 metres 60 Unit of competency
WG411 MARF1005A Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
WG383 MARC2005A Operate inboard and outboard motors 20 Unit of competency
WG384 MARC2006A Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S517 TDM20307 Certificate II in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - COXSWAIN) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J711 MAR20313 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) Qualification
VET Info Notes

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Certification will require achievement of the MAR20113 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain), the Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2 Skill Set, sea-service, first aid and appropriate radio certificates; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.

Coxswain Grade 3

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Coxswain Grade 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Certification will require achievement of the MAR20113 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain), sea-service, first aid and appropriate radio certificates; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07080) MARITIME OPERATIONS - COXSWAIN Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.