Seafood & Maritime Training

Coxswain Engineering

Delivered in Tasmania

Who is the course for?

This course involves the skills and knowledge required to perform basic maintenance and servicing of main propulsion units and auxiliary systems.

People who hold a Coxswain Grade 2(NC) CoC and wish to operate from a 100Kw up to 500kW inboard propulsion commercial vessel up to 12 metres in length.

People who complete this course will meet AMSA’s training requirements for a Coxswain Grade 2(NC) 500kW inboard propulsion power CoC.

The course is also a requirement for people who are working towards a Coxswain Grade 1(NC) CoC.

What will I learn?

The course covers topics including:

  • routine checks and operation of propulsion machinery, ancillary equipment and other mechanical equipment in small vessels;
  • general responses to mechanical emergencies and malfunctions;
  • water-cooling and bilge-pumping arrangements;
  • use and care of low-voltage electrical systems;
  • precautions when charging batteries;
  • fire prevention and actions on a small vessel; refuelling precautions; auxiliary systems

How will I be trained and assessed?

SMT provides all the training and assessment, and activities will include:

  • written assessments* of underpinning knowledge
  • engineering practical assessment on board a vessel and workshop environment
  • demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge in simulated workplace activities.

Things you need to know

Course requirements

This course is designed for participants with considerable experience in operating small vessel machinery. SMT also recommend students hold a Coxswain Grade 2(NC) CoC. 

How long is the course?

This is a 3-day course (9am – 5pm), which is completed in the classroom and includes a vessel practical session.

All the equipment, training and assessment materials that participants need will be provided by SMT.

Participants must bring their own work-style clothing and enclosed footwear appropriate to the forecast weather conditions.

What sort of credential(s) do I get if I successfully complete the course?

Participants who successfully complete all the written, verbal and practical assessments will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units:

  • MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
  • MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

 

For eligible Tasmanian residents, this training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.