Marine Training Services
Current Courses
Elements of Shipboard Safety - 2008 Dates
MV, MED 2 & 3 - 2008 Timetable
Coxswain Courses-2008 Timetable
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
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(Maritime Operations) Coxswain 1. Structure of Certificate The Certificate II in Transport and Distribution Maritime Operations (Coxswain) is a nationally accredited certificate recognized in all States and Territories. The Certificate covers operation of a commercial vessel of less than 12 metres in length and up to 250 KW’s, to limits determined by Marine Safety Victoria. The Certificate of Course Completion is valid for 5 years.
2. Qualification Content ·Nautical Knowledge ·Engineering Knowledge ·Occupational Health and Safety at Sea – Liferaft & Firefighting ·First Aid ·Marine Radiotelephone Operation ·Numeracy & Literacy
3. Delivery Delivery is flexible including classroom, onboard, remote learning (correspondence) and private tuition. The course may be arranged for weekdays, weekends or evenings. There will be a compulsory two day practical boat handling component within the course.
4. Assessment Is competency based through a mix of written, multiple choice, group and practical assessments. On satisfactory completion of the assessments students will be issued with Certificate 11 in Transport & Distribution (Marine Operations).
5. Oral Assessment Oral assessments will be conducted by Marine Safety Victoria by making an appointment with them.
6. Prerequisites There are no specific entry requirements for the course although Marine Safety Victoria requirements must be met before a commercial Certificate of Competency will be issued ie. 360 days of boating experience on vessels of not less than 5 metres (service on pleasure craft may be included) and pass a basic vision test. Please see the Marine Safety Victoria web site www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au for details.
7. Course Fees Please see price list. ( Interstate students, please contact our office.) Please note: you will be given 12 months from the commencement of your course (or for Remote Learning students from the date of enrolment) to successfully complete all components of the Coxswain Course. Students who have not completed the course within the 12 month period will be required to re-enrol and pay a further course fee.
8. Training Manual Comprehensive manuals are supplied with the course. The manuals can be obtained prior to the commencement of the course by completing and returning the enclosed enrolment form to Marine Training Services together with the course fee.
9. Home Study Training Guides Study Materials include: All Training Guides, Marine Radio Handbooks and exam fees, Symbols & Abbreviations and various Handouts. Home study training guides are available for students unable to attend courses.
10. Course Venue Courses are conducted at various locations throughout Victoria depending on student demands. The courses can be conducted in Marine Training Services Training Unit or any suitable classroom.
11. Recognition of Prior Learning Learners who have completed appropriate training, or through prior learning and experience, believe they have gained the required skills for modules within this course may be granted credit upon substantiation of the claim.
12. How to Enrol For enrolment details please contact the office on 03 5229 5432 |