MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Take the wheel of your own ship.
Start here to learn skills that will get you skippering vessels confidently, using safety procedures at sea and more on a vessel less than 12 metres long.
Overview
Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online and on campus
Do you want to start a career at sea?
This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This qualification enables graduates to command a commercial marine vessel:
- up to 12 metres in length
- with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 100 kW for an inboard engine
- that is not carrying passengers, and to operate this vessel
- in sheltered waters, and
- or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or within 3 nm from point of departure, shore base or aquaculture lease.
You will also gain the following skills:
- Handling a vessel less than 12 metres in length
- Applying basic maintenance and environmental knowledge
- Applying safety procedures at sea, and
- Demonstrating seamanship skills.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,205.36 + Resource fee $364.01 )
(Tuition fee* $363.09 + Resource fee $364.01 )
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eight (8) units of competence.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors | $97.60 | $29.40 | $28.93 |
| MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $122.00 | $36.75 | $36.50 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $122.00 | $36.75 | $36.50 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $58.56 | $17.64 | $17.89 |
| MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres | $170.80 | $51.45 | $51.13 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $122.00 | $36.75 | $36.50 |
| MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres | $292.80 | $88.20 | $88.59 |
| MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres | $219.60 | $66.15 | $67.97 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
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