Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
0.5 years (20 days)
This intensive 20-day maritime qualification prepares professionals for AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal certification. Ideal for maritime industry workers seeking to operate vessels up to 12 metres and advance their seafaring career.
Applicants should have completed at least half of the qualifying sea service before commencing (15 days with completed Task Book or 75 days without). A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) is mandatory. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy evaluation helps identify support needs. Prior maritime experience and sea time records are required.
The course covers 13 core units of competency totalling 493 nominal hours: Provide First Aid (18 hours), Basic Servicing and Maintenance of Main Propulsion Unit (40 hours), Operate Inboard and Outboard Motors (35 hours), Operate Main Propulsion Unit and Auxiliary Systems (30 hours), Fire Prevention and Fighting Procedures (30 hours), Work Health and Safety Requirements (30 hours), Survival at Sea Using Survival Craft (15 hours), Basic Survival Skills in Vessel Abandonment (35 hours), Plan and Navigate Passages for Vessels up to 12 Metres (50 hours), Comply with Regulations for Safe Vessel Operation (40 hours), Environmental Work Practices (35 hours), Handle Vessels up to 12 Metres (80 hours), and Apply Seamanship Skills Aboard Vessels (55 hours).
CDU TAFE is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience. The course is delivered by expert lecturers and former maritime professionals with solid practical knowledge. Students benefit from first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning, and access to nationally accredited qualifications aligned with AMSA requirements. CDU's flexible delivery options and comprehensive support services ensure students can succeed in their maritime careers.
Graduates are qualified for various maritime roles including ferry coxswain, fishing tour guide, sea ranger, and crew boat coxswain positions. The AMSA Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal certification opens pathways to vessel command and leadership roles in commercial and recreational maritime industries. Career advancement opportunities include higher-level maritime certifications and supervisory positions in maritime operations and safety management.
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