Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) Qualification Endorsement - Department of Training and Workforce Development

Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:17 AM AWST

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

Qualification

National Code:
MAR20324

State Code:
BJZ2

TGA Status:
Current

DTWD Status:
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

Field of Education

0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology

Original TGA Release Date

22/11/2024

Approved Date

26/03/2025

Stream of Study

Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)

VET Act Classifier

Nominal Hours

350

Duration

1 Semester

Current Release Number

1.00

Current Release Date

22/11/2024

VET Act Conditions

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Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	22/11/2024	Current	Approved

Description

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency of Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal.
Duties and Functions:
Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as specified in Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification will require:
achieving MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal),
short range operator Certificate of Proficiency issued by ACMA (or higher qualification),
qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505,
meeting the medical requirements specified in the Marine Order 505 and
passing final assessment specified in Marine Order 505.
Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = Thirteen (13) core units

1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OFE73	MARF060	Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment	25	Unit of competency
OAB66	MARN008	Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres	45	Unit of competency
OAB85	MARI003	Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres	35	Unit of competency
OAB55	MARJ006	Follow environmental work practices	25	Unit of competency
OAB57	MARF028	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	25	Unit of competency
OAB79	MARK007	Handle a vessel up to 12 metres	60	Unit of competency
OAB61	MARF029	Meet work health and safety requirements	12	Unit of competency
OAB70	MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	20	Unit of competency
OAB68	MARC038	Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems	20	Unit of competency
OAB65	MARB027	Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems	15	Unit of competency
OAB60	MARH013	Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres	33	Unit of competency
OCD30	HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	18	Unit of competency
OAB78	MARF030	Survive at sea using survival craft	15	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHD0	MAR20321	Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)	Qualification

No information

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.