MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Get on board with a qualification for your future.
Learn how to navigate a vessel up to 12 metres, operate marine radios, maintain vessels, transport passengers safely and more with this practical course.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute | Exmouth
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online and on campus
Duration 12 Months
Get qualified to work in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism or aquaculture.
This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 1 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 500 kW for an inboard engine.
Can carry passengers:
- inshore, and
- or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
You will gain the following skills:
- Navigating a vessel less than 12 metres in length
- Applying basic maintenance and engineering knowledge
- Operating a marine radio
- Applying safety procedures at sea
- Applying basic ships knowledge, and
- Demonstrating nautical knowledge.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Enjoy the ocean and outdoors
- Have sound command of spoken and written english
- Be able to work independently as well as within a team
- Be able to cope in field work with varied weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind)
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Possess a good fitness level to carry out practical and/or manual work including, providing first aid, swimming and remaining afloat, boarding a life raft unassisted, jumping safely from a height
- Be able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures
- Currently hold the required sea service for this qualification as specified by AMSA - visit www.amsa.gov.au(opens in a new tab) to clarify this requirement
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen core (13) units of competence. Students can elect to undertake an optional elective unit as outlined below.
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Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $10.37 |
| MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $24.30 | $7.20 | $22.27 |
| MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $17.89 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $22.27 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres | $53.46 | $15.84 | $47.74 |
| MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres | $56.70 | $16.80 | $51.13 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres | $97.20 | $28.80 | $88.59 |
| MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres | $72.90 | $21.60 | $67.97 |
Option
Additional Elective unit
The following is an 'optional' extra unit for students wishing to complete the unit listed below
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
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.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen core (13) units of competence. Students can elect to undertake an optional elective unit as outlined below.
Mark the boxes below to generate a fee estimate.
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $10.37 |
| MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $24.30 | $7.20 | $22.27 |
| MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $17.89 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $22.27 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres | $53.46 | $15.84 | $47.74 |
| MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres | $56.70 | $16.80 | $51.13 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres | $97.20 | $28.80 | $88.59 |
| MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres | $72.90 | $21.60 | $67.97 |
Option
Additional Elective unit
The following is an 'optional' extra unit for students wishing to complete the unit listed below
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
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.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700