MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

• Ferry coxswain
• Fishing tour guide
• Sea ranger
• Crew boat coxswain

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

• Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
• Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
• Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) - 2026

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 near Coastal), it is a CDU recommendation that students have completed at least half of the applicable qualifying sea service before commencing.

Qualifying sea service for application of licence:

• 30 days with a completed and approved Task Book, i.e. 15 days for entry to course
• 150 days without a completed and approved Task Book, i.e. 75 days for entry to course

A suitable record of sea time already obtained is to be recorded in the student-s file, i.e. an approved record book or statutory declaration from vessel skipper/s.

Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid).

Required Resources

Students are issued with learner guides and course materials during face-to-face training.

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the MAR Maritime Training Package

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Casuarina, Remote

Study Mode: On campus

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.