Equivalent certificates of competency
If you hold one of the certificates listed in the table below click on the equivalent national law certificate of competency to find out the requirements you need to meet and how to apply.
If your state or Northern Territory certificate of competency is subject to a restriction or an endorsement, your national law certificate will apply the same endorsement or restriction.
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Certificate issued by the marine safety authority of a state or the Northern Territory |
Equivalent national law certificate of competency |
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General purpose hand |
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Coxswain inland waters |
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Coxswain |
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Marine engine driver grade 3 |
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Master class 5 (restricted to inland waters) Master class 4 (restricted to inland waters) |
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Master class 5 Skipper grade 3 Master class5 / skipper grade 3 Master class V (trading) Master class V (fishing) Master class 5 (trading and fishing) |
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Marine engine driver grade 2 |
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Mate class 4 Mate class IV (fishing) Mate class IV (trading) |
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Master class 4 Skipper grade 2 Master class IV (trading) Master class IV (fishing) |
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Marine engine driver grade 1 |
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Master class 3 Skipper grade 1 Master class III (trading) Master class III (fishing) |
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Engineer class 3 |