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 NSCV Certificates of competency Part D crew competencies (AMSA 730) (PDF 740 KB)

Deck certificates of competency syllabus

Qualification	Document number
Master less than 35 metres near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1109
Master less than 80 metres near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1110
Master (inland waters) syllabus	AMSA 1115
Master less than 24 metres near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1100
Coxswain grade 2 near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1114
Coxswain grade 1 near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1113

Engineer certificates of competency syllabus

Qualification	Document number
Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1111
Engineer class 3 near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1112
Marine engine driver grade 3 near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1103
Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal syllabus	AMSA 1107

Examination checklists

Qualification	Document number
Mate less than 80 metres near coastal examiner checklist	AMSA 1078
Master less than 35 metres near coastal examiner checklist	AMSA 1099
Master less than 80 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