We can also provide the Coxswains III Course.
There are the two options for achieving Coxswains III.
Please note, in addition, all Coxswains III applicants must:
- Have a current First Aid Certificate (we run First Aid courses)
- Hold a current Certificate of Medical Fitness Domestic Seafarers that shows that you meet the Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers (via applicants’ Doctor); and
- be at least 16 years old.
There is an AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) application fee for the licence (payable to AMSA), and if a Boat Licence is required, there is the Boat Licence processing fee payable fee to TfNSW.
Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal Description
A qualification needed to work in Marine Services at a Marina, Oyster Farm, or Shipwright. It allows the qualified person to command a vessel less than 12 metres long, with up to 6 people onboard during daylight, and of three different engine powers: towing vessels up to 500kW, outboard engines less than 250kW, or inboard less than 100kW.
This qualification replaces the old Exemption 38, you can read more about it on the AMSA website.
Option 1: Units of Competency
These 3 units also form part of Coxswains 1 and it is an ideal pathway should the attendees be considering further study
- 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
Cost: $1200 per student
3 full days (8:30am-4:30pm)
Day 1 and 2: Theory with homework (homework includes practicing knot tying/splicing)
Day 3: Onboard practical – finalise theory
Option 2: Practical Declaration Course (Boat Licence pathway)
This option is for those who already have their Boat Licence and one day commercial sea time.
Practical Declaration Summary: Locate and access safety equipment onboard, Provide pre-departure briefing to passengers, Control the vessel safely at low and high speed, Bring vessel to wharf, mooring, berth, or pen, Identify navigational aids and their meaning, Prevention of collision regulations, Knowledge of operational limits of Coxswain Grade 3 NC, Other techniques and skills, e.g. rope work, environmental assessments, alarm monitoring.
Option to use our vessel or your own. Many of our clients prefer using their own vessel to ensure their employees are fully competent on their own boat’s operation.
Cost: $870 per person
1 day practical assessment (as per AMSA form 1882)
We can also help with Boat Licence and/or Seatime as follows:
Boat Licence: $495 per person (theory and practical) over 1 full day or 2 shorter days (depending on numbers) – minimum 5 participants
Sea time: 1 day sea time on a commercial vessel. 1 day sea time: $350 per person (minimum 5 participants, maximum 10)
Additional Options
It is a requirement that at least one person onboard has a Marine Radio Licence, (if the vessel has a radio onboard). We offer Marine Radio Licence courses and assessments.
Included in Fee
Boat hire
Paperwork*
Full support/ongoing support
Safety equipment
Training/Materials (handbooks, and equipment)
*At the end of the course each participant will receive a folder with all appropriate forms, completed and signed off (additional personal information may need to be added, e.g. DOB, address, etc.). Included will be full instructions.
IMPORTANT: Application to AMSA must be made within 12 months for the sea time/assessment to be valid. RTOs cannot submit applications to AMSA on the student’s behalf.
Contact us here for more information.
Or call 0458 391 660 or email jackie@sistershiptraining.com