Welcome to our easy, convenient and secure online initial booking and enrollment page.
This form is to be used to commence the initial enrolllment in the Complete Coxswain Training Course
Payment to complete the course is made in 2 stages:
STAGE 1 - Initial Pre Study enrollment Payment: $990.00.
NOTE: This enrollment is for Coxswain NC1 and NC2 and EX38. We have moved a lot of pre study and assessments online to the extent that currently 90% of the course can be completed online. This includes Coxswain knowledge, Coastal Navigation and Marine Radio exam. Whe you hjave completed the online component you will be required to complete the Fire, Survival & Boathandling components in a 2 day Practical Training session.
On receipt of the initial pre study enrollment form and payment we will contact you by email and provide you with access to download training material and access to our online assignment material and activities which we have developed. This component is in a flexible delivery mode therefore our no refund policy applies to the initial pre study enrollment fee. We can be contacted 7 days a week to assist you in your studies. This stage can be undertaken in your own time and at your own pace.
There is no need to attend any class sessions at this stage.
STAGE 2 - Final Practical Session enrollment Payment: $990.00 for NC2 and $1490.00 for NC1. There are no additional fees for Coxswain EX38.
NOTE: If you pay the final practical session enrollment payment within 24 hours of paying the initial pre study enrollment payment then you will be offered a discount $225.00 for NC2 and $255.00 for NC1. We will send you an email on how to take advantage of this discount.
We offer a considerable pre payment discount and therefore this is also subject to our no refund policy however you can change course dates up to 3 times without any penalty provided notification is received at least 2 weeks prior to the practical course date.
If you wish to pay by installments you can make the final payment at anytime but it must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the practical session which is conducted at our training vessel. Confirmation is not given in any course until all course fees are paid and online pre study activities are completed within the required time frame. During Stage 2 you will put into practice the following skills:
- Berthing and anchoring the Vessel
- Manoeuvring a vessel
- Coastal Navigation
- Understand the Buoyage System
- Perform knots, hitches and splices
- Correctly operate Marine Radios
- Understand the Collision Regulations including Lights, Shapes and Sound Signals
- Knowledge of Domestic Boating Rules
- Fight and Extinguish Fires
- Environmental Regulations, Fuel spill prevention and response
- Knowledge of Inboard and Outboard Marine Engines
- Knowledge of Engine Start Up & Shut Down procedures
- Knowledge of Low Voltage Electrical systems
On successful completion of the Coxswain NC2 or NC1 course you will be issued with your course completion Certificate and Transcript and an AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) document. You can then submit your application to AMSA using AMSA Form 426. You will also need to satisfy medical and eyesight Form 542 requirements as well as submitting a record of sea service (boating experience) on AMSA Form 771.
Discounts/Bonuses:
- We will provide FREE additional training for you to obtain a NSW Maritime Boat Licence to the value of $255.00 if you do not already possess a Boat Licence
- We include all training material and resources FREE of charge to all Coxswain candidates
Location: Practical course sessions are held in Newcastle monthly
Accommodation:
We have many students who come from interstate, particularly Victoria, SA, NT and Nth Qld. Please download this file for travel information. Some nearby places are: Google search AirBnB in the Carrington area or The Albion Hotel Hannell Street, Wickham (PH: 4962 2411) (100 metres from the vessel). They provide accommodation for $55.00 per night twin share or $110.00 single including breakfast. The hotel is very clean and has recently been refurbished.
We also recommend Newcastle Backpackers for those on a limited budget. We also suggest a web search for Air BnB in the Carrington and Wickham areas. There are about 6 available that are about a 10 min walk to the marina and cost around $60.00 per night.
Additional Costs:
- A current 1st Aid Certificate is required. You can obtain this from a provider of your choice for between $120.00 and $150.00. We recommend that you obtain a 1st Aid Certificate prior to completing Stage 2.
- Coxswain NC1 candidates only need to also complete the Coastal Navigation component when operating in open waters. Please go to the All Hands on Deck Maritime Training Coastal Navigation website to enroll and select Complete enrollment.
- Coxswain NC2 and NC1, as well as Recreational boat operators, also need to obtain a Marine Radio licence from the Office of Maritime Communications to operate marine radio equipment. Cost is $288.00 which includes the current examination papers fee of $89.00. Click here to enroll in the Marine Radio Licence Course.
To proceed to initial enrollment and to pay the amount of $990.00 please complete the details below:
Method of payment:
We accept direct bank deposit or secure payment through PayPal with Visa-Mastercard.(See below)