Accredited Commercial Marine Courses

AMSA Exemption 38 course is aimed at people:

WHO WISH TO ACQUIRE SOME OF THE REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO WORK AS A COXSWAIN;

WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR DRIVING BOATS AND TRANSPORTING GOODS ON THE WATERFRONT OR COAST; OR

WHO WANT TO OPERATE AS A COXSWAIN IN A LIMITED CAPACITY.

 

Exemption 38 can be conducted in 2 ways. Options 1 and 2-course delivery includes the 3 units that form part of the MAR20318 – Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) national accreditation.

MARI003

Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

MARK007

Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

MARN008

Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

 

Limitations for AMSA Exemption 38

 

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AMSA Exemption 38 is for limited maritime operations that undertake low complexity duties with operators having the following restrictions:

  • Operate during daylight hours only
  • Command a vessel <12m long and operate propulsion power for an inboard engine <100kW or outboard engine <250kW
  • Carry passengers only in the following places and areas:
  • – marina operations and a mooring areas in sight of the marina;
  • – inland waters;
  • – any waters in a tender or auxiliary that are within 1nm from a parent vessel and in sight of and in communication with the parent vessel;
  • – any other waters approved by the National Regulator.
  • Without carrying passengers only in the following places or areas:
  • – places and kinds of water in Point 3 above;
  • – smooth waters, including inland waters;
  • – any waters within 1nm from each point of departure and within 1nm of the coast
  • – any waters of an aquaculture lease approved by a State or Territory authority, and any approved waters used for the daily transit to and from the aquaculture lease for operation under this exemption;
  • – any waters within 250 metres of a structure fixed to the shore
  • – sheltered waters within 2nm from the coast.
  • Tow persons only in the following area and situation:
  • – any waters that are waterski areas approved by a State or Territory authority, with or without passengers; and
  • – the vessel has propulsion power, for inboard and outboard engine, <500kW

Delivery of the AMSA Exemption 38 Course

This course will be delivered via two options:

  • Blended learning – online resources and assignments followed by a 1-day practical training and assessment.
  • Face to Face 3-day course which includes practical training and assessment.

The practical training and face to face course can be held at your business location or at our selected training locations.

Considerations

  • Documentation will be required to be completed by the student prior to accreditation such as an eyesight test AMSA Website.
  • A general boat licence may be a good addition to the course
  • HLTAID003 ‘Provide first aid’ is required if carrying passengers

Cost Of This Course

Option 1: Theory Online Plus Practical Learning

  • $1000PP

Course bundle offer:

  • Ex38 + GENERAL BOAT LICENCE $1200 (NORMALLY $1350 PP)

ADD $95PP FOR PWC

Group booking discounts available

Option 2: Face To Face 3-Day Course

  • $1200PP

Course bundle offer:

E38 + GENERAL BOAT LICENCE $1400 (NORMALLY $1550 PP)

ADD $95PP FOR PWC

Group booking discounts available

Group booking discounts available

FIRST AID

If you are carrying passengers a First Aid Certificate is required. This can be done with COMSMTA and added to your course delivery.

  • $100PP