Gain the qualification to command and operate a vessel <12 in length within inshore or designated waters.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their maritime career path with staff prior to their enrolment to determine qualification suitability.
Overview
Gain the qualification to command and operate a vessel <12 in length within inshore or designated waters.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their maritime career path with staff prior to their enrolment to determine qualification suitability.
Course Location
Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre
11 Ocean Road, Airlie Beach Qld 4802
Course Duration
2.5 weeks | 8.30am - 4pm (Mon – Fri) - finish times may vary
Delivery Mode
Face to face delivery and pre-study
Course Fees
Full fee $2,580.00
excluding Shipboard Safety
excluding Provide First Aid
Fee with Certificate 3 Guarantee – Are you eligible?
Certificate 3 Guarantee provides a government subsidy to allow eligible Queenslanders to obtain their first post-school certificate III qualification.
Non-concession $1,657.20
inclusive of Shipboard Safety $265.00
inclusive of Provide First Aid $62.20
Concession $1,119.50
inclusive of Shipboard Safety $152.50
inclusive of Provide First Aid $27.00
Fee with User Choice Subsidy
User Choice provides public funding for the delivery of accredited, entry level training to trainees.
Fee $1,657.00
inclusive of Shipboard Safety $265.00
inclusive of Provide First Aid $63.00
Fee is made up of:
Employer Contribution Fee $956.40
Student Contribution Fee $700.80
(under the User Choice program fees are set at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency)
View Skills Assure Supplier - Funded Programs
View Funding Eligibility Form
Fee AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment $240.00
Other fees if applicable
$ 50.00 Interim Certificate of Competency
$ 35.00 Task Book
$ 240.00 Long Range Radio Certificate of Proficiency - AMSA licence requirement
What To Bring
Pen/pencil/eraser
Compass set/parallel ruler/divider
Appropriate clothing for site visits/vessels and workshop
Enrolment
Learners can enroll at any time to commence their studies.
Enrolment is for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.
Upon initial payment of fees our learning documentation will be issued for your course preparation and classroom attendance.
Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre(WMTC) meets ASQA Standards for individual students by not collecting pre-paid enrolment fees which are above the threshold pre-paid amount of $1,500.
Once we receive your enrolment form we will generate an invoice for your initial payment and for your further payment due by commencement of the course. Payment can be made by Mastercard, Visa or direct deposit.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to command and operate the engines of a vessel:
- <12 m in length
- with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine
- that is in inshore waters or designated waters
or - as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC
AMSA certification will require:
- achieving MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- a Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency
- sea service consisting of:
- 30 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book;
or - 150 days qualifying sea service
- 30 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book;
- meeting the medical and eyesight requirements
- assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥5.0 m in length.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Applicants must be 16 years old to be issued a licence.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13 core units
MARB027 - Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
MARC037 -Operate inboard and outboard motors
MARC038 - Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
MARH013 - Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres
MARI003 - Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres
MARJ006 - Follow environmental work practices
MARK007 - Handle a vessel up to 12 metres
MARN008 - Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres
Other units to complete
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Shipboard Safety Units
MARF027 - Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
MARF028 - Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029 - Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF030 - Survive at sea using survival craft
More on Funded programs
Each program may have its own additional requirements.
Get started by checking your eligibility for funding https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
Unique Student Identification Number
All students studying nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training courses are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
To create your USI go to: https://www.usi.gov.au.
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are two ways you can gain credit for your previous study or work experience when enrolling in a VET course.
Credit Transfer
WMTC may apply a credit transfer. Students will be requested to submit their qualification(s) for the credit(s) they have applied for.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is offered to all students enrolling in WMTC qualifications.
Contact us to discuss your application for RPL. We will email a Candidate Self-Evaluation Form for your completion and WMTC assessment.
The document is for the candidate to assess their suitability for RPL process, by asking them to consider each of the points and assessing their ability against the task. It has been broken into smaller skill groups, clustering like activities together to enable ease of completion. It is then reinforced by the candidate’s supervisor’s comments, both against tasks and as a summary for each group. This serves as third party validation of the candidate’s claims.
Application
Course Competencies
Other Information
Useful Links
Follow the link below – domestic qualifications – steps for getting the certification of competency
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Additional information links
Qualifying sea service – information and sea time guidance documents below
Course Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our maritime courses, schedules, and requirements.
The centre offers a range of courses including recreational and commercial maritime training such as Boat Licence, Jet Ski Licence, First Aid, Marine Radio Operator, and various levels of Coxswain and Master certifications.
Yes, the centre provides training for professional qualifications including Master <24m Near Coastal, Marine Engine Driver Grades 2 and 3, and Shipboard Safety Skill Set.
Yes, courses at WMTC are aligned with national standards and are recognized by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), ensuring compliance and quality in maritime training.
Yes, WMTC is a Skills Assure Supplier, meaning eligible trainees may receive government funding contributing towards the cost of their training. Three funded programs are available: Certificate 3 Guarantee Program, Higher-Level Skills Program, and User Choice Funded Program.
The training centre is equipped with up-to-date facilities for practical training, including vessels and simulation equipment, all located in the scenic and operational setting of Airlie Beach.
The centre can accommodate group training sessions suitable for schools, universities, businesses, and government departments with flexible times and locations depending on course requirements.
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