Coxswains Grade 3 Skill Set
The Coxswain Grade 3 certificate provides basic seamanship knowledge and skills (low complexity duties). It allows the holder to operate small domestic commercial vessels <12m in smooth waters or close to shore.
MARSS00048 Coxswains Grade 3 Skill Set
The MARSS00048 Coxswains Grade 3 Skill Set lets you operate a vessel less than 12 metres for specified purposes in specified waters. This certificate will allow you to:
- command, and operate the engines of a vessel <12 m long:
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- (a) carrying no more than 6 persons including crew and master unless the vessel is a tender mentioned in paragraph (d); and
- (b) if the vessel is carrying passengers — only in daylight hours; and
- (c) with propulsion power:
- (i) for an inboard engine — <100 kW; or
- (ii) for an outboard engine — <250 kW; and
- (d) if the vessel is a tender that has a parent vessel
- (i) within 3 n mile of the parent vessel for a person who satisfies eligibility requirement (c) or (e) under Coxswain Grade 3 NC in Schedule 3; and
- (ii) within 1 n mile of the parent vessel for a person not mentioned in subparagraph (i); and
- (iii) in line of sight of the parent vessel; and
- (e) if the vessel is not mentioned in paragraph (d) — in any of the following:
- (i) a marina;
- (ii) a mooring area in sight and communication of a marina;
- (iii) inland waters;
- (iv) smooth waters;
- (v) waters within 1 n mile of shore;
- (vi) waters:
- (A) of an aquaculture lease approved by a State or Territory; or
- (B) approved by a State or Territory for daily transit to and from an aquaculture lease; or
- (C) within 1 n mile of a State or Territory approved aquaculture lease;
- (vii) waters within 250 m of a structure fixed to the shore.
2. command and operate the engines of a vessel < 12 m long:
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- (a) that is used only for towing people; and
- (b) with propulsion power for an inboard or outboard engine of < 500 kW; and
- (c) in waters approved as a water ski area by a State or Territory authority; and
- (d) in daylight hours only.
Units of Competency
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MARI003 | Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARK007 | Handle a vessel up to 12 metres |
| MARN008 | Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
AMSA certification of competency will require achievement of:
- MARSS00048 Coxswains Grade 3 Skill Set
- Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
- Meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in Marine Order 505
- Gain any needed sea service
- Complete any needed on-water practical tasks
- Hold a licence, issued by a State or Territory, to operate a recreational vessel; at least 1 day qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel; a declaration on the approved form
- other than a person who works only in a marina or mooring area — has a current first aid certificate equivalent to at least HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Training Calendar and Enrolment Form
AMSA Links for Certificate of Competency Application
At SMIT, we understand the importance of flexibility while you study your maritime qualification. Our practical training calendar is designed to accommodate various schedules, ensuring that you can participate in sessions that align with your availability.
Please see below for the upcoming practical training dates:
SMIT Maritime Practical Training Calendar
