Ready to take the helm and climb the ladder in the fishing industry? The Deck Officer – Fishing Class 3 Certificate of Competency (CoC), often known as your Mate's Ticket, is the essential next step for ambitious, experienced fishermen.
This qualification from is specifically designed to equip you for leadership roles, allowing you to serve as a Mate on fishing vessels between 24 and 30 meters in length. Beyond that, it's an excellent course for becoming a highly effective and qualified watchkeeper on all large fishing boats and is more than half way to gaining your Class 1 or II skipper's ticket.
What You Need to Get Started
Before you enrol, make sure you meet the following essential requirements:
Sea time and Age
- Sea time: You'll need 18 months worth of days at sea on a fishing boat. This course is for those with solid practical experience.
- Age: You must be at least 19 years old.
Medical and Professional Requirements
- You must hold a valid ENG 1 Medical Certificate.
- You must be an experienced fisherman.
- The Best Part: There are no written exams with this qualification. The course directly prepares you for your final MCA Orals exam.
Course Structure and Dates
The C3 Course
| Course Name | Dates | Duration |
| C3 Deck Officer | 27th October 2025 – 28th November 2025 | 5 weeks |
Additional Required Short Course
In addition to the main C3 course, you will also need to complete your:
- Radio Course (Restricted Operators Certificate): This course
