Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal Assessment in Sydney NSW

Coxswain 3 Process

• Hold a valid recreational powerboating licence from any state in Australia - we can also do this for you with our NSW Boat Licence Course
• Complete the Coxswain Grade 3 Assessment with the Australian Boating College Sydney
• Hold or obtain a valid HLTAID011 First Aid certificate - we can do this for you with a Fast Lane First Aid Course
• Complete a medical exam with a GP to show fitness for working on the water as described here: (AMSA Form 1850 "Certificate of medical fitness as a domestic seafarer")
• Ask your supervisor or employer for an endorsement of your sea time, confirming that you have accrued at least one day of appropriate duties onboard (AMSA Form 771 "Record of sea service")
• Compile all the above information and fill out the form (AMSA Form 426 "Certificate of competency application")
• Lodge the form at a specially authorised Australia Post outlet, where you will have a photo taken, have your ID verified, and take the application fee
• Be 16 years or older on the date of certificate issue

What is involved in the Coxswain 3 Assessment?

The assessment will begin beside your commercial registered vessel, so long as it is appropriate for use with the Coxswain 3 Qualification (eg a tender or work boat).

If you do not have access to a vessel then we can arrange for our training vessel to be used instead.

Once onboard we will begin the assessment, which is based on your competency at demonstrating the required tasks, some of which can be seen below:

• Locate and access safety equipment onboard
• Provide pre-departure briefing to passengers if present
• Control and operate the vessel at low and high speed
• Bring vessel safely to wharf, mooring, berth, or pen
• Other techniques and skills

Is a Marine Radio Qualification also Required?

It is not required to have a Marine Radio qualification to become eligible for Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal.

However, operating a Marine Radio may be part of your duties at your workplace while transporting passengers or completing other tasks.

You can read more about our SROCP and LROCP Marine Radio Courses here.

How much does Coxswain Grade 3 Near Coastal cost?

Assessments are performed in groups with a minimum of 4 participants.

If you do not have access to a suitable vessel we can use an ABC training vessel, please contact us to confirm pricing and availability.

(Effective from November 1, 2023)

* Discounted pricing available only when purchasing as part of a Coxswain Grade 3 Assessment bundle

There is also a separate application fee payable to AMSA when the paperwork is lodged at Australia Post, this is currently $174 (as of November 2023).