Course Details

The MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) applies to people working in the maritime industry who are seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal.

The course develops the skills and knowledge required to plan and navigate a passage, handle a vessel up to 12 metres, apply seamanship skills, operate inboard and outboard motors, operate main propulsion and auxiliary systems, comply with maritime regulations, follow environmental work practices, meet work health and safety requirements, fight fires, provide first aid and apply survival skills.

Students who successfully complete all 13 units of competency will receive the nationally recognised MAR20324 qualification and a record of results.

The Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal certificate is a domestic Certificate of Competency for operating in Australian waters.

Schedule 1 of Marine Order 505 states that a Coxswain Grade 1 NC certificate permits the holder to:

View AMSA requirements View Marine Order 505

There are no formal entry requirements specified for MAR20324.

Before enrolment is confirmed, Paradigm Training Group will review whether the course, delivery arrangements and available support are suitable for the prospective student.

Students should advise Paradigm Training Group of relevant support needs, injuries, medical conditions or other circumstances before practical training commences. Reasonable adjustment cannot remove competency requirements, compromise assessment validity, or override safety or regulatory requirements.

Students must complete the required online learning before attending the practical workshop unless another arrangement has been approved by Paradigm Training Group.

• Vessel handling and manoeuvring.
• Seamanship activities.
• Operation of inboard and outboard engines.
• Maritime regulations and safe operating procedures.
• Firefighting and emergency-response activities.
• Survival and vessel-abandonment activities.
• Work health and safety activities.

Students requiring further training or reassessment may attend another scheduled workshop within their enrolment period, subject to availability and PTG policies.

To achieve MAR20324, students must successfully complete all 13 nationally recognised units of competency.

View MAR20324 on training.gov.au

Students assessed as competent in all 13 units will receive:

• The nationally recognised MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).
• A record of results.

A student who successfully completes only some units may receive a Statement of Attainment for the units successfully completed.

Students assessed as Not Yet Competent will be advised of any further evidence, training or reassessment required.

Marine Order 505 defines an AMPA as the latest version of the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment developed by AMSA and conducted by registered training organisations for a final assessment for a Certificate of Competency.

For Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal, the AMPA is the final assessment required by AMSA. Marine Order 505 defines a final assessment as an assessment of whether the applicant has operational knowledge and knowledge of Australian maritime legislation appropriate to the certificate.

To obtain a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency, an applicant must separately satisfy AMSA's current requirements and the criteria in Marine Order 505.

Students should use AMSA's current website when confirming eligibility, gathering evidence or applying for a Certificate of Competency.

AMSA requirements, forms, application processes and fees may change. Students should rely on the current information published by AMSA.

After submitting a complete Certificate of Competency application to AMSA, an applicant may request that Paradigm Training Group consider issuing an interim Certificate of Competency.

An interim certificate may allow an eligible applicant to commence work for up to 60 days while AMSA assesses the application.

• A copy of the submitted application.
• Copies of the supporting documents submitted to AMSA.
• The AMSA application payment receipt.

The balance is payable in accordance with the student's invoice and enrolment agreement. The AMPA fee must be paid before the assessment.

Refunds, cancellations, withdrawals and transfers are managed in accordance with the Paradigm Training Group Student Handbook, Fees, Charges and Refund Policy, and the student's enrolment agreement.

Credit transfer or RPL for qualification units does not replace AMSA sea-service, medical, first aid, AMPA or application requirements. Applications should be made before training commences wherever possible.

Paradigm Training Group provides support according to the student's individual needs and the requirements of the course.

• Language, literacy, numeracy and digital support.
• Assistance accessing online learning.
• Additional trainer guidance.
• Reasonable adjustment.
• Further training or assessment opportunities.
• Referral to an external service where appropriate.

Further information is available in the Student Handbook.

Entry, credit, sea-service, assessment and regulatory requirements apply separately to each pathway.

Regulatory requirements may change. Where information on this page differs from current legislation or AMSA requirements, the current legislation and AMSA requirements prevail. Paradigm Training Group does not guarantee successful completion, a satisfactory AMPA result, issue of an interim certificate, issue of an AMSA Certificate of Competency, or employment.