2026: $480
Course Overview
The Coxswain Grade 3 is a Certificate of Comptency which allows you to operate a commercial vessel within certain restrictions.
A Coxswain Grade 3 can:
- Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with outboard engine propulsion less than 250 kW, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts, which is:
- Carrying no more than 6 persons including crew and master
- In daylight hours only, if carrying passengers
- Operating within the following:
- A marina
- A mooring area in sight and communication of a marina
- Inland waters
- Smooth waters
- Within 1 nautical mile of shore
- Inside or within 1 nautical mile of an aquaculture lease or in waters approved for daily transit to and from an aquaculture lease.
This certificate will also allow you to:
- Command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with propulsion power for inboard or outboard engine of up to 500 kW:
- That is used only for towing people
- In daylight hours only
- In waters approved as a water ski area by a State or Territory authority.
To be eligible for a Coxswain grade 3 near coastal certificate you must:
- Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date,
Be able to speak and understand English, including written documents,
Be medically fit for the duties, including eyesight by undertaking a medical examination with a qualified GP,
Gain one day of sea service onboard a commercial vessel,
Complete any needed on-water practical tasks which a qualified assessor assesses,
Hold a recreational boat licence, issued by a State or Territory.
Course Dates
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.Career Opportunities
Operate a commercial vessel under the restrictions of a Coxswain Grade 3.
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Persons must be medically fit. The Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea. If you are colour blind, you will be restricted to working in daylight hours only.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
2025: $4582026: $480
Materials Fees
Not Applicable
Specialist Course Information
Bring swimming attire, towel and old shoes (sandshoes, runners or wetsuit booties) which can get wet on the first day.
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Bring swimming attire, towel and old shoes (sandshoes, runners or wetsuit booties) which can get wet on the first day.
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
- COX3 Coxswain Grade 3
Assessment
Written examinations, observation of practical tasks.