Syllabus and examination checklists for domestic certificates

You can use the syllabus documents and the examiner checklists as study guides.

You should be aware that the content of individual oral examinations may vary as the examiner may not cover all areas listed in the syllabus or on the checklist.

Core documents:

Skills and Knowledge Required for National Law Certificates of Competency (AMSA 730) (PDF 862.33 KB)

Coxswain grade 3, Sailing master coastal and Sailing master offshore do not have syllabus documents as they are not qualifications offered under the MAR maritime training package.

Deck certificates of competency syllabus

Qualification	Document number
Master less than 45 metres near coastal syllabus (PDF 532.13 KB)	AMSA 1109
Master less than 100 metres near coastal syllabus (PDF 514.62 KB)	AMSA 1110
Master (inland waters) syllabus (PDF 476.72 KB)	AMSA 1115
Master less than 24 metres near coastal syllabus (PDF 507.27 KB)	AMSA 1100
Coxswain grade 2 near coastal syllabus (PDF 402.16 KB)	AMSA 1114
Coxswain grade 1 near coastal syllabus (PDF 446.6 KB)	AMSA 1113

Engineer certificates of competency syllabus

Qualification	Document number
Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal syllabus (PDF 568.56 KB)	AMSA 1111
Engineer class 3 near coastal syllabus (PDF 604.4 KB)	AMSA 1112
Marine engine driver grade 3 near coastal syllabus (PDF 452.08 KB)	AMSA 1103
Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal syllabus (PDF 494.25 KB)	AMSA 1107

Examination checklists

Qualification	Document number
Master less than 45 metres near coastal examiner checklist	AMSA 1099
Master less than 100 metres near coastal examiner checklist	AMSA 1076
Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal examiner checklist	AMSA 1079
Engineer class 3 near coastal examiner checklist	AMSA 1075