So you want to be an accredited coxswain?
You are required to complete the online Rowing Victoria Coxswain Course:
- The course will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
- A score of 42 or higher out of 45 is required to receive your coxswain accreditation, so make sure read the information provided and try your best! For those wishing to access the information separately, the 'Coxswain Handbook' is available below.
- At the end of the course you will be shown your score and the questions you answered incorrectly (if any). We encourage you to review these answers and if required, re-attempt the course whilst the information is still fresh in your mind.
- Please ensure you enter your details correctly on the first page to assist us in processing your accreditation.
- The $30 accreditation fee will be charged to your club or school upon submission.
- Coxswain accreditation may take up to one week before being visible in Rowing Manager.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In accordance with Marine Safety legislation, Rowing Victoria (RV) has made accreditation to the above course compulsory for all coxswains in Victoria. All coxswains must be Level 1 accredited before coxing a rowing boat in Victoria. This includes coxswains competing in any regatta and those who are part of a social crew (non-competing). Coxswains will be unable to be entered into RVs regattas until they are accredited in our system. Unaccredited coxswains and their crews will be required by Maritime Safety Victoria to wear PFDs (life jackets).
An updated list of accredited coxes is viewable via the Club / School Membership List (both current and previous season) for System Administrators on Rowing Manager. Your System Administrator will be able to provide you with this list.
Please contact kieran@rowingvictoria.asn.au if you have any difficulties or require clarification of requirements.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
If you currently hold a Level 1 or higher coaches accreditation you will not require a coxswain accreditation as your coaches accreditation will be sufficient to indicate a competent level of recognised prior learning. Please contact kieran@rowingvictoria.asn.au to have this added on Rowing Manager.
ADDITIONAL COXING RESOURCES
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