UQ Skills logoCertificate II in Maritime Operations
(Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) MAR20321


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Nationally accredited
qualification

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10 weeks

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Online learning +
practical workshops

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UQ St Lucia +
Stradbroke Island

Love the water? Take the first step towards a career in the maritime industry!

Learn the regulations and codes of practice that govern the operation of a marine vessel, as well as basic navigation, manoeuvring and berthing procedures, marine communications, and emergency response procedures.

You’ll also explore maintenance and repair procedures, as well as the importance of managing and maintaining safety equipment on board.

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How you'll learn

This program is delivered over 10 weeks through a combination of online learning and 15 days of in-person practical training.

A version of this program is available for high school students.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams and reports, oral assessments and practical demonstrations.

Start date

6 February

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

As a safety consideration, it's recommended all students be physically fit to carry out all the roles and responsibilities of a coxswain on a commercial vessel under 12m within 15nm of the coastline with a propulsion power of up to 500kW for inboard engines and unlimited for outboard engines as defined in Marine Order 505.

Students should also be able to swim (any stroke) a minimum of 25 metres fully clothed.

All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing

You’re required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the enrolment process. This helps us identify and plan for any learning or support needs you may have before you start your training.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Create your USI

You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.

Resources

2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).

Full fee: $3,390
UQ staff: $3,090

In order to gain this qualification you’ll need to successfully complete the following 13 units:

Units of competency and course codes

Study period 1: Shipboard Safety Skill Set (MARSS00008) + First Aid
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonmentMARF027
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vesselMARF028
Meet work health and safety requirementsMARF029
Survive at sea using survival craftMARF030
Provide first aidHLTAID011
Study period 2: Coxswain Deck
Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metresMARI003
Follow environmental work practicesMARJ006
Handle a vessel up to 12 metresMARK007
Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metresMARN008
Operate inboard and outboard motorsMARC037
Study period 3: Coxswain Engineering
Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systemsMARB027
Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systemsMARC038
Study period 4: Coxswain Navigation
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metresMARH013

Careers

You may find employment in the following roles:

  • coxswain
  • deckhand
  • linesperson.

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Disclaimer


Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form. 

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Email: uqskills@uq.edu.au

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