Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

This certificate will allow you to operate a vessel less than 12 metres long in inshore waters. The Coxswain grade 1 near coastal will allow you to command, and operate the engines of, a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 500 kilowatts:

• In inshore waters (refer to National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part B—General requirements) or designated waters (under state or territory waterway management legislation)
• As a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone
• Act as a chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel <24m long in inshore waters
• You can also undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC, Coxswain Grade 3 NC and Coxswain Grade 2 NC.

Eligibility criteria applies - contact training providers for more information.