Maritime training vessel on coastal waters

Maritime Courses & Qualifications

Nationally recognised tutoring to obtain Marine licences and qualifications delivered by an experienced maritime professional. Whether you're starting out or advancing your career, there's a pathway for you.

Coxswain Grade 3 NC

Entry Level

The entry-level commercial vessel qualification. Authorises you to operate a vessel up to 12 metres in length in sheltered and smooth waters as Master carry up to 6 persons by day

What you'll achieve

  • Operate vessels up to 12m as Master in sheltered and smooth waters
  • Carry up to 6 persons by day
  • Understand navigation rules and collision regulations
  • A commercial level up from Recreational Boat Licence
  • Basic seamanship skills

Duration

Flexible — contact for current schedule

Tutoring Process

Online theory tutoring via Zoom

Coxswain Grade 2 NC

Intermediate

Extends your authority to operate vessels up to 12 metres in partially smooth and smooth waters. A key stepping stone toward Master qualifications.

What you'll achieve

  • Operate vessels up to 12m in smooth waters
  • Collision Regulations and Buoyage Systems
  • Stability and loading principles
  • Crew management fundamentals
  • Emergency response and man overboard procedures

Duration

Flexible — contact for current schedule

Tutoring Process

Online theory tutoring via Zoom

Coxswain Grade 1 NC

Advanced Coxswain

The highest Coxswain grade. Authorises operation of vessels up to 12 metres in offshore waters, and positions you for progression to Master qualifications.

What you'll achieve

  • Operate vessels up to 12m in offshore waters - Crew on vessels up to 100m
  • Offshore passage planning and navigation
  • Advanced meteorology
  • Vessel stability and trim
  • Leadership and crew safety management

Duration

Flexible — contact for current schedule

Tutoring Process

Online theory tutoring via Zoom

Master <24 Metres NC

Master Grade

Authorises you to operate as Master of a domestic commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length in offshore waters. A highly regarded qualification for professional mariners.

What you'll achieve

  • Master of vessels up to 24m in offshore waters
  • Advanced navigation including electronic chart systems
  • Vessel stability, loading and trim calculations
  • Crew management and safety systems
  • Voyage planning and passage execution
  • Emergency and contingency procedures

Duration

Flexible — contact for current schedule

Tutoring Process

Online theory tutoring via Zoom

Master <45 Metres NC

Senior Master

The senior commercial Master qualification. Authorises operation of domestic commercial vessels up to 45 metres in offshore waters — the pinnacle of coastal commercial certification.

What you'll achieve

  • Master of vessels up to 45m in offshore waters
  • Advanced stability and loading calculations
  • Commercial voyage planning
  • Crew management and leadership
  • Regulatory compliance and vessel documentation
  • Advanced emergency management

Duration

Flexible — contact for current schedule

Tutoring Process

Online theory tutoring via Zoom

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