This qualification is designed for those currently employed or seeking work within the maritime and seafood industries. It provides the necessary skills to command commercial vessels up to 12 metres in length. This includes operating craft with unlimited outboard power or inboard engines up to 500kW. Graduates are authorised to carry passengers inshore or within three nautical miles of a parent vessel. It serves as an essential credential for individuals pursuing a career as a commercial skipper. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.
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The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Coxswain steers small boats or marine vessels and may take on other duties during a journey. You might give directions to other crewmates and lia...
A Deckhand performs a range of tasks on a ship or maritime vessel. You might carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks or help with loading...
A General Purpose Hand attends to a range of duties on a ship, boat or other marine vessel. You might assist passengers, load and unload cargo or c...
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