This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency of Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal.

Duties and Functions:

Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as specified in Marine Order 505.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal),
• short range operator Certificate of Proficiency issued by ACMA (or higher qualification),
• qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505,
• meeting the medical requirements specified in the Marine Order 505 and
• passing final assessment specified in Marine Order 505.

Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.