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What do I need for a Coxswain 3?
Complete assessment on
  1. Vessel crew and passenger preparationimg_9112
  2. Weather and Tides
  3. Navigation
  4. Maneuvering
  5. Rope work
  6. Emergencies

To be eligible for a Coxswain grade 3 near coastal certificate you must:

  • Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
  • Be able to speak and understand English, including written documents
  • Be medically fit for the duties, including eyesight
  • hold a first aid certificate
  • Obtain a near coastal medical fitness certificate  FORM  STANDARDS
  • No sea time is required

Complete these subjects over 2 days

Units of Competency 
 
 
 

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This certificate will allow you to:

  • Operate a vessel less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
    • Carrying no more than 6 persons including crew and master
    • In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
    • Operating within the following:
      • A marina
      • A mooring area in sight and communication of a marina
      • Inland waters
      • Smooth waters
      • Within 1 nautical mile of shore
  • Command and operate the engines of a tender less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
    • In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
  • 3 nautical miles of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone and in line of sight of the parent vessel; or

This certificate will also allow you to:

  • Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with propulsion power for inboard or outboard engine of up to 500 kW
    • That is used only for towing people
    • In daylight hours only
    • In waters approved as a water ski area by a State or Territory authority.

To apply, complete and submit the?Certificate of competency?application form 426. $180 fee
Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate