Seafood and Maritime Industries Training

MAR10418

Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to command and operate the engines of a vessel.

Command and operate the engines of a vessel:

  • <12 m in length
  • With propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <100 kW for an inboard engine
  • That is not carrying passengers
  • That is in sheltered waters or within 5 nautical miles (nm) from point of departure, shore base or aquaculture lease

Command and operate the engines of a vessel:

  • As a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nm of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
  • With propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <100 kW for an inboard engine that is not carrying passengers.

Delivery mode

Seafood and Maritime Industries Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 10-12 / 110 Reichardt Rd, Winnellie

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unknown
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with Seafood and Maritime Industries Training to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Weeks
Estimated fee* $0 - $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following roles.

General Purpose Hand

A General Purpose Hand attends to a range of duties on a ship, boat or other marine vessel. You might assist passengers, load and unload cargo or c...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

Coxswain

A Coxswain steers small boats or marine vessels and may take on other duties during a journey. You might give directions to other crewmates and lia...

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

Deckhand

A Deckhand performs a range of tasks on a ship or maritime vessel. You might carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks or help with loading ...

Avg yearly income $71,240
Entry barriers Low

About Seafood and Maritime Industries Training

Seafood & Maritime Industries Training Ltd. (SMIT) is a not-for-profit, industry based provider established in 1995.

SMIT provides a range of training courses as well as being involved in national projects for the development of the maritime certificate curriculum.

The qualifications gained through SMIT are credit transferable and articulated all around Australia. SMIT is endorsed to facilitate the new national MAR (Maritime – Release 10) Industry Training Package.

English language, literacy and numeracy support is offered to learners who do not speak English as a first language – and to other groups who require assistance to become proficient in the use of industry specific language.

Professional development programs for trainers, supervisors, executives and managers are available and every effort is made to provide for innovative and flexible methods of training. Courses are conducted as face-to-face classes at SMIT training rooms. However, the organisation can customise courses for industry, community and individual requirements and deliver at your work place or at SMIT facilities.