Final Assessments
From 1 May 2018, Sea School International will conduct the new AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) for domestic maritime certificates of competency. If you've already got your maritime qualification, use our online form and select 'AMPA (AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment)' to book in. If you're a new student, this can be incorporated into your coming course structure.
When you're ready to apply for a Certificate of Competency, you need to submit it via a participating Australia Post Office
For more information about AMPA, please see the AMSA website
*AMPA may not be offered at all locations.
AMPA not required for General Purpose Hand or Coxswain Grade 3.
There are two ways to obtain your Certificate of Competency depending on your status:
The AMPA will be conducted on board a vessel and include a practical test for coxswains, masters and marine engine driver certificates. You’ll be asked to respond to questions as part of the assessment process.
Your assessment may take three to four hours and you must book an appointment.
*Some locations may charge an additional fee, depending on vessel availability. Please check when booking.
To Book in, use our online enrolment form
and select 'AMPA (AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment)'.
Our Assessors conduct the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) during your course so that when you’ve successfully completed your course and the final assessments, you’ve completed your AMPA assessment as well.
Lodge your own application for a certificate of competency with Australia Post (additional cost $184)
After successfully completing your course and AMPA, Sea School is able to issue an Interim Certificate of Competency (ICOC) if you need to operate immediately. Please note that you must have all AMSA application submission documents (including sea service) ready and presented to the assessor to be eligible for an ICOC.
Sea School charges an additional $100 administration fee for assisting in collating your documentation for your ICOC eligibility.
Please note that an Interim Certificate of Competency is only valid for 60 days and we are not able to issue an extension or another Interim Certificate of Competency.
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