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NSW General Boat Licence +Coxswain Grade 3

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Adult
$949pp
Two Adults
$925pp
Under 18
$925pp
Group of 4-10 people
$899pp

Course Description

This course is ideal for individuals with prior experience on commercial boats who are ready to fast-track their Coxswain Grade 3 certification and also want to get a PWC licence. If you are doing the courses anyway why not add in a PWC so you are covered to drive all recreational vessels and commercial vessels.

To qualify for the Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate of Competency, at least one day of commercial sea time is required. If you don’t yet meet this requirement, check out our package that includes sea time by Clicking here.

The triple course runs over two days:

Day 1 – Boat Licence Course & PWC Course
Day 2 – Coxswain Grade 3 Training and Assessment

Day 1:
Boat Licence Course
This day covers all the necessary theory to prepare you for the knowledge test, as well as hands-on practical training aboard one of our licensed training vessels. It’s an engaging and educational day where you’ll build confidence and gain valuable skills to operate a boat safely.

PWC Course
The PWC component is a little more theory around the rules of a PWC and a knowledge test at the end. It is completed on the same day and in the same class so is an easy add on.

Day 2:
Coxswain Grade 3 Training & Assessment
Day two dives deeper into the skills and knowledge needed to take charge of a vessel. You’ll cover essential information, participate in practical demonstrations, and prepare for the assessment. This day is both informative and enjoyable, with a focus on building your competency as a Coxswain Grade 3.

At the end of the two days, you should have passed everything to be awarded with your Boat Licence, PWC licence and your Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate of Competence.

What We Will Cover

Boat Licence

  • Boat terminology
  • Mooring and docking
  • Basic Navigation
  • Vessel stability and overloading
  • Emergency Situations
  • Maritime rules and regulations
  • The rules of the road
  • How to anchor
  • Rules around safety equipment and how to operate it
  • Basic use of a marine radio

Coxswain Grade 3

  • Vessel, crew and passenger preparation
  • Weather and tides
  • Navigation
  • Manoeuvring
  • Rope work
  • Emergencies

Steps To Getting Your Licence and
Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate of Competence

Step 1 - 4
( Boat Licence Steps )
Step
1
Our courses usually start at 9 am where we will review the documents you already have and go over what you will need. We then start our day of practical training before completing the assessment later in the day.
Step
2

Upon completion of the practical day and practical assdessment you will be issued with a Coxswain Grade 3 Decleration which will form part of your application with AMSA.

Step
3

After you have compiled your documents which will include

1. Coxswain Grade 3 Decleration
2. Recreational boat license.
3. Record of sea service (form 771)
4. Certificate of Medical Fitness – Domestic Seafarers (AMSA 1850).
5. A current first aid certificate.

You can fill in the on line application form on the AMSA web site.
You then print the form and submit it with the fee at Australia Post. It is important to note that not all Australia Post outlets accept AMSA Applications.

Step
4

AMSA will asses the documents and send you a Coxswain Grade 3 Certifiacte of Competance

Step 5 - 8
( Coxswain Steps )
Step
5

AMSA will asses the documents and send you a Coxswain Grade 3
Certifiacte of Competance

Step
6

AMSA will asses the documents and send you a Coxswain Grade 3
Certifiacte of Competance

Step
7

AMSA will asses the documents and send you a Coxswain Grade 3
Certifiacte of Competance

Step
8

AMSA will asses the documents and send you a Coxswain Grade 3
Certifiacte of Competance

About the Exam

Boat Licence Exam

    • 50 multiple-choice questions.
    • The first 20 questions must be answered correctly of the remaining 30 questions, you must get at least 24 correct.

Coxswain Grade 3

The Coxswain Grade 3 exam is a practical observation. We will spend time on a boat in a marina and observe you in the following areas.

  • Vessel, crew and passenger preparation
  • Weather and tides
  • Navigation
  • Manoeuvring
  • Rope work
  • Emergencies

It is a fun friendly environment and you will be given every opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned prior to the assesment.

Course Inclusions

Instruction from one of our Professional Commercial Skippers
x 1
Theory Session
x 2
Coxswain Grade 3 Practical Session
x 1
Knowledge Test
x 1
Boating Safety Hand Book
x 1
Completed Application
x 1
Coxswain Grade 3 Practical Assessment
x 1
Coxswain Grade 3 Decleration
x 1
Bottled Water
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Guidance Notes for Coxswain Grade 3

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