The Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to command and operate a commercial marine vessel up to 12 metres in length (that is not carrying passengers) within sheltered waters, with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 100kw for an inboard engine.

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As a tender or auxiliary vessel (that is not carrying passengers) within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or within 3nm from point of departure, shore base or aquaculture lease.

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) reflects the role of individuals who command a marine vessel;
 
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Are you looking to work as a marine engine driver within the commercial vessel maritime industry?

Individuals who hold a current Marine Engine Driver (MED) 3 licence have the ability to work in and command operation and maintenance of vessel engines, equipment and auxiliary systems in engine rooms on board different size and types of commercial vessels.

This license is issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
 

Are you looking to work as a marine engine driver within the commercial vessel maritime industry?

Individuals who hold a current Marine Engine Driver (MED) 2 licence have the ability to work in and command operation and maintenance of vessel engines, equipment and auxiliary systems in engine rooms on board different size and types of commercial vessels.

This licence is issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 Metres Near Coastal) reflects the role of individuals who command a marine vessel;
 
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 24 Metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Exemption 38 allows individuals to perform a range of low complexity commercial activities during daylight hours.

Paradigm Training Group's one day course is competency based and accredited under the BoatSafe program approved by Queensland Transport. Upon successful completion you will receive a Statement of Competency for presentation to your local Transport Authority. Upon application, they issue your Recreational Marine Driver Licence and/or Personal Watercraft Licence.

During the course you will receive both theory and practical instruction to enable you to become familiar and confident in the operation of your vessel in a variety of boating and manoeuvring situations.

 

Paradigm Training Group (PTG) Shipboard Safety Skill Set is an exciting and interactive course developed to prepare individuals for developing safety skills while at sea.

This certificate is required when working on any commercial vessel. PTG offer this course via online delivery and a 1 day face-to-face practical day.

This qualification will allow you to transmit and receive information by marine radio, including very high frequency (VHF) and high frequency (HF) radio. You will learn how to operate emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), search and rescue radar transponders (SARTs), automatic identification system search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SARTs), AIS man overboard (AIS-MOB) devices and digital selective calling MOB (DSC-MOB) devices. The unit will also cover radio equipment and power supply maintenance and fault-finding procedures.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

• Master on commercial vessels < 80m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), or
• Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel < 80m in length within the EEZ.