Certificate
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to:
1. command a vessel <24 m long <EEZ
2. act as chief mate on a vessel <45 m long <EEZ
3. act as deck watchkeeper on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT <EEZ
4. act as chief mate on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT in inshore waters
5. undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC and Master (Inland waters) NC
Applicants for a Master up to 24m NC Certificate of Competency should be aware of the following eligibility requirements:
- Sea service completed on form AMSA 771:
With approved Task Book = At least 120 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m long, working in a deck capacity or working in a deck capacity
Without approved Task Book = At least 360 days qualifying sea service on a vessel ≥7.5 m long (of which at least half must be on a commercial vessel), working in a deck capacity or working both in a deck capacity and an engineering capacity
- Eyesight and Medical requirements:
Complete Certificate of Medical Fitness form AMSA 559
Complete Eyesight Test Certificate AMSA 542
- Marine Radio Operator licence
Hold a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) or higher
- First Aid
HLTAID011 or higher first aid certificate
- Final Assessment
Applicants must have a completed AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) which is completed during the Master <24m course.
- Application Form and Lodgement
Complete AMSA CoC Application Form via AMSA website (www.amsa.gov.au)
Lodge application and pay fee at AMSA-approved Australia Post outlet (see www.amsa.gov.au for more information)
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to carry out the following duties and functions:
1. command a vessel <24 m long within Australia's EEZ
2. act as chief mate on a vessel <45 m long <EEZ
3. act as deck watchkeeper on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT <EEZ
4. act as chief mate on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT in inshore waters
5. undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC and Master (Inland waters) NC
Applicants for a Master up to 24 m NC Certificate of Competency should be aware of the following eligibility requirements:
- Sea service completed on form AMSA 771:
With approved Task Book = At least 120 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m long, working in a deck capacity or working both in a deck capacity and an engineering capacity
Without approved Task Book = At least 360 days qualifying sea service on a vessel ≥7.5 m long (of which at least half must be on a commercial vessel), working in a deck capacity or working both in a deck capacity and an engineering capacity.
- Eyesight and Medical requirements:
Complete Certificate of Medical Fitness form AMSA 559
Complete Eyesight Test Certificate AMSA 542
- Marine Radio Operator licence
Hold a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) or higher
- First Aid
HLTAID011 or higher first aid certificate
- Application From and Lodgement
Complete AMSA CoC Application Form via AMSA website (www.amsa.gov.au)
Lodge application and pay fee at AMSA approved Australia Post outlet (see www.amsa.gov.au for more information)
Employment onboard a commercial vessel as a Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal (within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ))
MAR40320 - Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
Working with others, vessel maintenance, regulations, navigation, operation of navigation equipment and radars, stability and loading, seamanship.
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Employment onboard a commercial vessel as a Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal (within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ))