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  • It’s a Coxswain’s Certificate but why a Coxswain?

    • January 19, 2016
    • Posted by: Lionel
    • Category: Certificate
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    Many will already know what is involved in obtaining training in and qualification of a Coxswain’s Certificate. There is however, an interesting history attached to the Coxswain qualification of which, many will not be aware. Let’s go back and see… In the Middle English period (from about 1150 through 1500) there was a word, Cokbote which

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  • Feedback – Australian Coast Guard Maritime Academy

    • December 21, 2015
    • Posted by: Lionel
    • Category: Training Feedback
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    “We had a safety meeting today and as an agenda item we had a discussion re the training. The main points made regarding Robin’s training at the Australian Coast Guard Maritime Academy were: Training was targeted to the audience, so the right areas were focused on Good balance of practical experience/stories with the necessary theory “Learnt

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