MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Operate the engines of vessels less than 12 metres long
Become a coxswain in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism and aquaculture.
The SM TAFE Fremantle campus boasts advanced maritime training facilities and expert lecturers. The simulator training suite, equipped with cutting-edge technology, prepares you with real-world skills. Experience hands-on learning in ship, bridge, and engineering simulation, ensuring you're job-ready with up-to-date industry replication.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Where Fremantle
When Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus
Coxswain's can gain employment in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism and aquaculture.
This qualification is suitable for people who want 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 operating within 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone.
Study in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE’s maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.
You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
Important information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Achieved Year 9 NAPLAN cut point scores for Literacy and Numeracy for further information visit SCSA(opens in a new tab) Or Achieved OLNA category 3 or 3* | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
- Students must be at least 16 years of age to commence this course
- Prospective students should preferably hold a Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal).
In addition the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:
- Complete an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) (Completed during the course)
Refer to the following information for the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)(opens in a new tab) for the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal). People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority(opens in a new tab) .
- This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal in the maritime industry and Command a Commercial Marine Vessel which is up to 12 meters in length. The propulsion power must be unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 500 kW for an inboard engine. Vessel: inshore or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
For information about jobs and pathways, please see https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/
Further study opportunities:
- MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal), State ID BDU4
Attendance in class
This course is 5 days per week when studied full time across eight weeks.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 3 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
Work placement is not a requirement of this course.
What you need
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, pencil, exercise book, eraser, folder for notebooks and handouts) and wear enclosed footwear.
In addition, the following dress requirements/PPE is required at all classes:
- Safety steel-capped work boots must be worn during engineering classes. Heavy leather uppers and heavy duty soles.
- No sand shoe volley type of footwear allowed (even with steel caps)
- Overalls during engineering classes
- Water, food, hat and sunscreen for boat days
Fremantle Campus does not have a cafeteria but has basic kitchen facilities (kettle, microwave, fridge).
Parking is available but please ensure apprentices arrive early on the first day to organise parking permit at the Customer Service counter.
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $563.76 + Resource fee $2,323.00 )
(Tuition fee* $167.04 + Resource fee $2,323.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $98.25 |
| MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $24.30 | $7.20 | $120.00 |
| MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors | $32.40 | $9.60 | $97.25 |
| MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $97.25 |
| MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $171.50 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $171.50 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $17.25 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $171.50 |
| MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres | $53.46 | $15.84 | $216.75 |
| MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres | $56.70 | $16.80 | $17.25 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $11.25 |
| MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres | $97.20 | $28.80 | $572.25 |
| MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres | $72.90 | $21.60 | $561.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $563.76 + Resource fee $2,323.00 )
(Tuition fee* $167.04 + Resource fee $2,323.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $98.25 |
| MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $24.30 | $7.20 | $120.00 |
| MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors | $32.40 | $9.60 | $97.25 |
| MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $97.25 |
| MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $171.50 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $171.50 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $17.25 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $171.50 |
| MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres | $53.46 | $15.84 | $216.75 |
| MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres | $56.70 | $16.80 | $17.25 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $11.25 |
| MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres | $97.20 | $28.80 | $572.25 |
| MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres | $72.90 | $21.60 | $561.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.