Why Choose Marine Training Academy

• Nationally recognised, high-standard maritime training
• Flexible delivery: online, in-person, or blended
• Payment plans available for individuals and groups
• Trainers with extensive real-world maritime experience

Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal (NC3)

Course Fee: $799.00 (GST-free)

The MARSS00048 Coxswain Grade 3 Skill Set is your first step into the maritime industry, enabling you to operate small vessels commercially in smooth waters or within close proximity to the coast, as outlined in Marine Order 505.

This nationally recognised course provides the core maritime knowledge and practical seamanship skills required to operate vessels under 12 metres with limited engine capacity. It’s ideal for entry-level roles in marinas, aquaculture, tourism, and small commercial operations.

Career Outcomes

• Operate vessels under 12 metres with inboard engines <100 kW or outboard engines <250 kW
• Carry up to 6 persons, including crew
• Operate within 1 nautical mile of shore or an aquaculture lease
• Work in marinas, inland waters, and designated smooth water areas
• Operate during daylight hours if carrying passengers

Why Choose This Course?

• Nationally recognised and compliant with AMSA licensing standards
• Short, hands-on training—perfect for beginners in the maritime sector
• Delivered by qualified trainers with commercial maritime experience
• Provides a direct pathway to further study (e.g. Coxswain Grade 1 or 2)

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Course Delivery

• Theory is completed online at your own pace via our secure learning portal
• Practical training and assessment are delivered face-to-face by experienced trainers
• Only 2 days are required at the workshop to complete all practical elements for Coxswain Grade 3
• It is beneficial, but not mandatory, to complete the online components prior to attending the practical assessment

Assessment Process

• Knowledge assessments are completed online through quizzes and written tasks
• Practical assessments are conducted in class as part of the evaluation
• Students must demonstrate required competency across both theory and practical tasks

Course Materials Provided

• Digital resources and theory modules are provided online via the learning portal
• Hard copy learning resources are supplied in the classroom and during practical workshops
• Trainer support is available at all times via email, phone, digital classrooms, live video calls, in-person meetings, and during workshops—ensuring you are never alone throughout your course

Licensing & Regulatory Information

This course includes the full skill set required to operate as a Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal, as defined in Marine Order 505 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

To meet AMSA’s eligibility requirements, students must successfully complete the following four accredited units:

• MARF060 – Survive at sea using survival craft
• MARF028 – Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
• MARF029 – Meet work health and safety requirements
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid (must be completed externally and provided as evidence)

Upon successful completion of all required units, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the MARSS00048 Skill Set. This statement is used when applying to AMSA for a Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate of Competency (CoC).

Please note: AMSA may have additional eligibility criteria such as medical fitness or sea service requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet these before applying for your CoC.