Domestic Certificates of Competency (COCs)

You must hold a near coastal certificate of competency to operate a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) in Australia. Find the right certificate for you.

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General Purpose Hand

This domestic certificate allows you to work as a deckhand or engine room hand on vessels.

Coxswain

These domestic certificates allow you to command and operate the engines of vessels under 12m long.

Master

These domestic certificates allow you to command vessels.

Engineer

These domestic certificates allow you to operate the machinery (engines) of vessels.

Sailing master

These domestic certificates allow you to command and operate the engines a sailing vessel only.

Endorsements

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Training organisations for domestic qualifications

These registered training organisations deliver courses you can use to get a domestic certificate of competency.

Completing your domestic application

Guidance documents and directions for completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate.

Manage your domestic certificate

Find out how to change or replace your certificate and about grandfathering arrangements.