| Next Workshop Dates | There are 11, 2 Ā½ hour workshops allocated to this qualification
Each workshop will be conducted 8 times during your enrolment. |
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| Course Code: | MAR20321 |
| Locations: | QMTS Training, Brisbane Campus, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly Qld 4179 and QMTS Training, Central Qld Campus, Gladstone Marina Gladstone Queensland 4680 |
| Duration: | You will have 12 months to compete your studies
Depending on your motivation to complete your studies this time can be reduced to as little as 3 months |
| Course Fees: | The course fees as of 1/7/2022: $2,500 (DOES NOT include the cost of the Shipboard Safety Skill Set ā SSSS)
Included in the fee cost structure are: A reduction in the course cost may apply for students who have successfully completed other credits relevant to this qualification. Payment Plans are available on all courses. |
| Additional Fees: | Shipboard Safety Skill Set (SSSS): $600.00 Final Practical Assessment (AMPA): $450.00 AMSA Application: $250.00 |
COURSE UNITS
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Note: The 4 (four) units MAR027, MAR028, MAR029Ā and MAR030 make up the Shipboard Safety Skill Set (SSSS) course.
Ā The Shipboard Safety Skill Set (SSSS) is a stand alone course not delivered with the remainder of the Coxswain 1 Course. There are additional course fees of $600.00 to enroll in this course
COURSE OUTCOME
MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Careers & Pathways:
In Queensland, the industry has identified vocational outcomes and/or areas of local demand in transport, construction, shipping and tourism sectors along the east coast.
Employment Pathway:
Operate 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.
Higher qualification Pathways:
MAR20421 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
COURSE DELIVERY
The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 NC) will be delivered using a combination of the QMTS Training Lesson Plan accessed via our customised aXcelerate Student Learner Portal and Trainer Facilitated Workshops.
Using this delivery mode, new students can enrol at any time of the year. On completion of enrolment documents and the payment of course fees, students will be given full access to their aXcelerate Student Learner Portal.
aXcelerate Student Learner Portal
The aXcelerate Student Learning Portal contains a collection of structured modules based on the 13 Units of Competency that make up this qualification. Each module contains all the reading, resources and on-line assessments required to complete the module.
Trainer Facilitated Workshops
There are 11 Trainer Facilitated Workshops for this qualification. Each workshop will run 8 times during the year (twice each term) so regardless of when a student signs up they are only a couple of weeks (maximum) from being able to attend a workshop. During the 12 months of a studentās enrolment, they may enrol in as many or as few workshops as they wish ā workshop attendance is not compulsory.
In addition to the workshops, each block (one month in duration) will contain a student study support day and a day of practical training.
There will be a Final Practical Assessment/ AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) day for your qualification held every second month.
Click Here for the schedule of workshops, tutorials, practical days and AMPA days
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification will require:
- achieving MAR203121 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
- meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel up to 5.0 m in length.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A general command of spoken and written English, as well as the ability to write a simple report is required.
As a safety consideration, QMTS Training recommends 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 described under the National Standards for Commercial Vessels – Part D.
Students should also be able to swim (any stroke) a minimum of 50 metres fully clothed.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
It is a requirement of this course that all enrolling students undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment.
Technology
As most of the delivery of the course is on-line and all resources are contained in a dedicated Student Learner Portal, students must have access to their own computer, laptop or iPad (with Microsoft Office 365 software).
Free Wi-Fi is available during training blocks.
Students will be required to possess navigational instruments for chart work, including a chart plotter, parallel ruler, bow divider, calculator, 2B pencils, eraser, compass and protractor. If required, you can place your order for Navigational Resources with our Customer Service team.
Students will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage. This includes how to access the internet, download documents, save files to a hard drive and upload files into the Student Learner Portal. On enrolment, all students receive a Student Learner Portal Learner Guide.
ENROLMENT
When enrolling into a QMTS Training course it is a requirement that all enrolment documentation is received before enrolment confirmation can occur. The required documents and information are listed below:
- Online Enrolment form
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment
- Enrolment Induction Checklist
- Copy of Driverās Licence (front and back) or Passport
Please also note that Students will be required to provide QMTS Training with their Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolment can be completed.
COURSE PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS and PROCEDURES
All Students
Students will access all on-line assessments via their aXcelerate Student Learner Portal.
There will be two types of assessments –
- Knowledge Review Assessments: will not count towards the final assessment, but must be completed before the student can move to the next section
- Final Assessments: will assess a studentās knowledge competence
Students are allowed three (3) submissions in total (initial submission and two (2) resubmissions) for each assessment.
If you are deemed to be Not Competent (NC) in a unit (after three (3) theory or three (3) practical assessment attempts, or due to disciplinary action) you will need to re-enrol in that unit and pay the unit enrolment fee to be able to re-attempt the unit assessment.
After an unsuccessful second submission, A QMTS Training Assessor may contact the student by phone to provide additional training to assist the student to complete the third submission, which may be conducted orally over the phone.
Practical Assessment
Prior to attending a practical assessment all students:
ā¢ must successfully complete 85% of the theory assessments
ā¢ must provide a completed task book and/or appropriate sea service
ā¢ may be required to complete mandatory work placement of 30-days (Sea Service Time)
A final practical assessment may not be undertaken prior to the completion of work placement or validation of necessary sea service.
RECOGNITION PROCESSES
Learners can have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this qualification through the following arrangements:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is recognition of prior learning or skills obtained from previous study or work/life experience.
Learners, who through prior learning or experience believe they have gained competence in any of the skill areas, may be granted RPL upon substantiation of that claim.
QMTS Training offers RPL on enrolment and the trainer will work with the student to define the potential for a successful application process.
NB: RPL does not give the student a discount in course fees.
Credit Transfer
Students may also apply for a credit transfer upon enrolment.
Learners who have evidence in the form of AQF certification from any other RTO or authenticated VET transcripts issued by the Registrar or from an AQF authorised issuing authority for units of competency relevant to this qualification will be given credit upon enrolment.
For more information about QMTS Training Recognition Process please refer to the Client Handbook or Phone QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.
Shipboard Safety Skill Set
Many students undertaking this course may have already completed the four units below as part of another Maritime qualification or as part of the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set.
- 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
As these units form part of this course, students who have completed them, will be not be required to attend campus on the days these units are being assessed (1-day duration).
Practical Assessments for SSSSĀ are not scheduled on the same dates as assessments for all other Units of Competency.
For more information about QMTS Training Recognition Process please refer to the Client Handbook or Phone QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.
QUALITY and COMPLIANCE
QMTS Training is the RTO responsible for the quality and compliance of the nationally recognised training being delivered and is also the RTO that will issue any qualification or statement of attainment certificate to eligible learners.
COMPLAINTS and APPEALS
Should you at any time wish to lodge a complaint, you can do so by contacting your trainer or the Chief Executive Officer of QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.
Please refer to the Client Handbook for further information on our Complaints and Appeals Processes.
We also provide higher qualifications for a Master up to 24m, Master up to 45m,Ā Master up to 45m Upgrade,Ā Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Ā and Marine Engine Driver Grade 3.
If youāre just getting started in the Maritime Industry, look at completing your Shipboard Safety Skill Set certification as the first step.
