This nationally recognised qualification supports people seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal pathway.

• Handle and manoeuvre vessels less than 12 metres.
• Operate inboard and outboard engines.
• Apply seamanship and safe operating procedures.
• Respond to onboard fire and vessel-abandonment emergencies.

This nationally recognised qualification supports people seeking entry-level work as a General Purpose Hand and forms part of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority certification pathway.

• Assist with deck, mooring, anchoring and cargo duties.
• Assist with routine engine-room and vessel-maintenance tasks.
• Work safely and effectively as part of a commercial-vessel crew.
• Respond to onboard fire, survival and emergency situations.

This nationally recognised qualification supports people seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal pathway.

• Plan and navigate passages for vessels less than 12 metres.
• Handle vessels and operate inboard and outboard propulsion systems.
• Apply seamanship, maintenance and safe operating procedures.
• Respond to onboard fire, survival and emergency situations.

This nationally recognised qualification supports people seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal pathway.

• Operate and maintain marine engines and propulsion systems.
• Complete routine engine-room and vessel-maintenance tasks.
• Operate electrical systems, deck machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Respond to fire, survival and onboard emergency situations.

This nationally recognised qualification supports people seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal pathway.

• Operate and maintain marine engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems.
• Manage fuel, electrical and engine-room systems.
• Undertake vessel maintenance and complete engine-room tasks.
• Apply safe working, firefighting, survival and emergency procedures.

This nationally recognised qualification supports people seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Master up to 24 Metres Near Coastal pathway.

• Plan and navigate passages for vessels up to 100 metres.
• Manoeuvre vessels up to 24 metres in near coastal waters.
• Manage a navigational watch and apply maritime regulations.
• Lead seamanship, safety, maintenance and emergency operations.

This nationally recognised qualification supports experienced mariners seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Master less than 45 Metres Near Coastal pathway.

• Command and manage near coastal voyages on vessels up to 45 metres.
• Plan passages and manage a navigational watch on vessels up to 100 metres.
• Manage vessel stability, seaworthiness, maintenance and cargo operations.
• Lead crew, safety, environmental and emergency-response operations.

This nationally recognised skill set supports people seeking the training component of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Coxswain Grade 3 pathway.

• Handle and manoeuvre vessels less than 12 metres.
• Apply practical seamanship skills.
• Follow maritime regulations and safe operating procedures.
• Develop current first aid capability.

This nationally recognised skill set develops the shipboard safety competencies required by AMSA for particular maritime roles and contributes to a range of qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package.

• Minimise and fight fires aboard a vessel.
• Apply maritime work health and safety procedures.
• Use survival craft and safety equipment.
• Apply basic survival skills following vessel abandonment.

This nationally recognised unit develops the competencies required to operate marine VHF and HF radio equipment and may be used to support an application to the Australian Maritime College for a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency.

• Transmit and receive routine information using VHF and HF marine radio.
• Manage distress, urgency and safety communications.
• Operate EPIRBs, SARTs, AIS-SARTs and man-overboard devices.
• Complete user maintenance and basic fault finding on radio equipment and power supplies.

MARC059 is the nationally recognised Australian Waters Qualification for operating marine VHF radio equipment within Australian territorial waters and inland waterways.

• Transmit and receive routine VHF radio messages.
• Use correct distress, urgency and safety procedures.
• Apply Digital Selective Calling procedures and marine radio protocols.
• Inspect, maintain and operate EPIRBs during distress situations.