Course Details

The MAR10424 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) is for people seeking the nationally recognised training required for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal pathway.

The course covers small-vessel handling, seamanship, marine engines, maritime regulations, environmental responsibilities, work health and safety, firefighting and survival at sea.

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

A Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal is a domestic Certificate of Competency for operating eligible domestic commercial vessels in Australian waters.

Under Schedule 1 of Marine Order 505, the certificate generally permits the holder to command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long within the prescribed operating and propulsion limits.

View AMSA requirements View Marine Order 505

There are no formal entry requirements specified for MAR10424.

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.

Students must successfully complete all eight nationally recognised units.

View MAR10424 on training.gov.au

Students assessed as competent in all eight units will receive:

• The nationally recognised MAR10424 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal).
• A record of results.

A student who 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.

The Coxswain Grade 2 AMPA is the final practical assessment required by AMSA.

AMPA tasks relate to the practical skills covered by the MAR10424 units. Where permitted under PTG's approved assessment arrangements, AMPA activities may also provide evidence toward the qualification.

If either period expires, the applicant may be required to undertake further assessment and pay an additional fee.

After completing the qualification, students must separately meet AMSA's current requirements before a Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate of Competency can be issued.

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, the 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.