Coxswain (Trading and Fishing)
COXSWAIN
FUNCTION
In general terms, the holder of an unrestricted Certificate of Competency as a Coxswain is qualified to act in the following positions:
- Master on a commercial ship less than 12 metres in length for inshore operations (within 15 nautical miles of the coast)
- Master on a fishing ship less than 15 metres in length within the Fishing Ship Operational Area
- Engineer on a fishing or trading vessel less than 12 metres in length with engines less than 250 kW for inshore operations (within 15 nautical miles of the coast)
- Mate on a fishing or trading vessel less than 12 metres in length for operations out to within 200 nautical miles of the coast
- A Coxswain (restricted) entitles the holder to take charge of commercial and fishing ships less than 12 metres in length within specified areas of smooth and partially smooth waters and pilotage areas. Coxswain (Restricted) Certificates can also be limited to ships with outboard engines only if the candidate so desires. Further endorsements for other areas of smooth and partially smooth waters and pilotage areas can be added to these Certificates. Coxswain (Restricted) tickets may not be recognised between States
- For off shore and in shore commercial crew; and recommended for recreational boaters
- Keep your boat afloat. Check the hull integrity before departure, AND after an incident
- Seamanship, yawing, towing, wave handling, broaching and turning in heavy seas ... travel the shipping lanes and discover Sydney's own Bermuda triangle
- Cast off the training vessel and get behind the wheel for manoeuvering, close quarters situation, collision regs, how the gears work, lags and throttle response. Trim up and trim down
- Every skipper will log all activities and incidents, they also know the Safety Management Systems on board and are prepared for anything
- Local knowledge is vital, get out the charts and compass and plan and navigate a short voyage using bearings and fixing positions
- Understand how your engines work. Identify problems and hazards and repair or replace main and auxilliary engine parts and equipment, pre departure engine checklists and the basics of starter motors and batteries
- Safety first when transferring fuel, and ready the 'spill kit'
This intensive course operates every month at Pyrmont and combines 2 parts:
Part 1 - Week 1, 9 units of training (units within Certificate I) Part 2 - Week 2, 11 units of training (units within Certificate II)
PART 1 (9 units within Certificate I)
- 3 days: 9am to 5pm
Activities on board our training vessels as well as classroom theory
Training cost 8 units: $600 - 1 day: 8am to 4pm
Fighting live fires on the training centre wharf; then board the Motor Yacht Sydneysider and from the vessel jump into the harbour for sea survival drills
Training cost 2 units: $390 - 1 day: 9am to 5pm
WorkCover Senior First Aid EXTERNAL course
Training cost 1 unit: approximately $100-150
PART 2 (11 units within Certificate II)
- 4 days: 9am to 5pm
Activities on board our training vessels as well as classroom theory, plus
final assessment and completion of workbooks
Training cost 10 units: $1295 - 1 day: 8am to 5pm
Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
Training unit cost 1 unit: $275 - Included in course cost Small Ships Manual $35
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BRING
- Pen, small pocket sized notepad, diary
- For fire fighting: closed in shoes, cotton long sleeved shirt and long trousers (no poly)
- For sea survival: old sandshoes that can get wet; layered clothing, t shirt, long sleeved shirt and trousers, towel, change of clothes, hat, big warm jacket, sun-block
- Money for lunch at Sydney Fish Markets or BYO lunch box, $2 drinks available onsite. Morning and afternoon tea provided.
- To gain endorsement the candidate must successfully complete nineteen (19) units of competency, as listed below.
- You are then awarded a Certificate I and II in Maritime Operations
- Some nautical or engineering experience would be an advantage
- For those who wish to be a coxswain at sea, additional units of competency are required for off shore crew ...this is while the industry waits for the updated version of Maritime Training Package to align with STCW95 endorsement
Candidates seeking a Coxswain Certificate of Competency should consult the maritime authority web site for guidance. In general terms, the candidate must;
- have attained 18 years of age
- have completed a declaration of medical fitness (pass a eye test and/or vision and colour-vision test)
- provide proof of required qualifying service
- provide two recent (within one year) colour passport photographs
- pay the prescribed fees
- pass an examination conducted by the State Maritime Authority
| TDM20101 | Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) Coxswain (Trading and Fishing) | |||
| FIELD | No. | Unit Code | Element of Competency | |
| B | Equipment Checking & Maintenance | 1 | TDMMB601A | Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel |
| C | Manoeuvre Vessel | 2 | TDMMC701B | Apply seamanship skills and techniques |
| 3 | TDMMC901B | Manoeuvre a vessel of less than 12m operating within inshore limits | ||
| E | Communications | 4 | TDMME101A | *Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties |
| 5 | TDMME501A | Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone Equivalent: MROCP | ||
| F | Operational Quality and Safety | 6 | TDMMF701B | *Observe safe working practices and procedures |
| 7 | TDMMF801B | *Comply with emergency procedures | ||
| 8 | TDMMF1001A | *Provide first aid - Equivalent: WorkCover Senior First Aid | ||
| 9 | TDMMF1101A | *Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment | ||
| 10 | TDMMF1201A | *Minimise the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations | ||
| 11 | TDMMF5302A | *Fight and extinguish fires on board a commercial vessel | ||
| 12 | TDMMF3201B | Apply domestic regulations when operating a small vessel | ||
| H | Navigation | 13 | TDMMH1202A | Plan and navigate a short voyage within shore limits |
| L | Human Resources | 14 | TDMML201A | *Contribute to effective human relationships |
| R | Carry Out Operations on Equip & Systems | 15 | TDMMR3001A | Operate and carry out basic maintenance on small vessel marine propulsion systems |
| 16 | TDMMR3101A | Operate and carry out basic maintenance on auxiliary systems | ||
| 17 | TDMMR3201A | Maintenance on extra low voltage electrical systems, starter motors and alternators | ||
| 18 | TDMMR5402A | Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations | ||
| # | TDMMR4301A | *Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities | ||
| U | Environment | 19 | TDMMU502A | Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel |
| Elements required for completion of the combined qualification = 19 | ||||
| Elements required for completion of Coxswain only qualification = 11 | ||||
| * | Certificate I training elements (GPH Deckhand) week 1 of every month. Many participants may have already completed these elements | |||
| # | Replaced elements: Certificate II element TDMMC701B Apply seamanship skills replaces # Certificate I element of TDMMR4301A Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities | |||
GETTING STARTED
There's much to discover in a Coxswain Course ...first thoughts in an emergency, cardinal marks and lights, here's a brief view ...to help you get ahead of the rest! The following is an extract from our coxswain course:
EXTRACT 1. ...BE CALM AND CONTROLLED IN DIRE SITUATIONS
Being a good skipper or crewmember in front of passengers involves a certain amount of acting. In emergency situations, the crew of a vessel looks to their leader in an almost unconscious way to determine their own level of anxiety. The same applies for passengers looking at the crew.
The idea here is not to lie to the passengers or crew, and certainly not to fake a fearless, macho manner; going down with the ship is a pretty dumb plan. The idea is that, by maintaining a calm, deliberate attitude in the face of a dire situation, you can help the other crew and passengers to remain effective and perhaps help save lives. If you need to fake that attitude to some degree, so be it.
EXTRACT 2. ...CARDINAL MARKS - Remember the clock
To assist in remembering the lighting atop cardinal marks, associate the number of flashes of each group with that of a clock face. That means that north is at "twelve" o'clock, east is at "three" o'clock, south is at "six" o'clock and west is at "nine" o'clock.
To ensure that no confusion occurs between east, south and west marks, a long flash immediately follows the six flashes of the south mark.
And if you don't know which way is North, South, East or West. Get a compass and a chart, now... you'll need it. Remember, everything looks different on water.
EXTRACT 3 ...LIGHTS ON CHANNEL MARKERS
| Rhythm | Description | Nav. chart abbreviation |
| Flash | Duration of light shorter than duration of darkness | Fl |
| Occulting | Duration of light longer than duration of darkness | Oc |
| Isophase | Duration of light and darkness are equal | Iso |
| Quick Flash | A flash rate of 60 or 50 per minute | Q |
| Very Fast Flash | A flash rate of 120 or 100 per minute | VQ |
| Long Flash | A flash of not less than two seconds | LFI |
| Group Flash | A group of two or more flashes | Fl(2) OR VQ(9) |
| When the light exhibited is not white, the colour is indicated in the chart is an abbreviation by Y, R or G for yellow, red or green | ||
| The period of a light (time between the start of successive sequences) is indicated in seconds by the letters | ||