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.
For more information about AMPA, please see the AMSA website
AMPA may not be offered at all locations.
AMPA is not required for General Purpose Hand or Coxswain Grade 3.
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.
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.
*Please note that additional fees may apply at some locations, subject to vessel availability. This will be confirmed at booking.
To Book in, use our online enrolment form and select 'AMPA (AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment)'.
After successfully completing your course and AMPA, you can apply for your Certificate of Competency through AMSA. There are two ways to submit your application — online or via post.
You can apply for your Certificate of Competency through the My AMSA portal.
This process is completely online and is the fastest and most convenient option.
You can submit your application for a Certificate of Competency via a participating Australia Post Office
If you need to operate immediately you can get an Interim Certificate of Competency.
The fastest and most convenient way, is to use the option to apply for your ICOC at the same time as submitting your Certificate of Competency application online via the My AMSA portal
If you chose to submit your application via the Post Office, you can then apply for an Interim Certificate of Competency through Sea School once your application has been lodged.
To be eligible, you must collate and present all AMSA application submission documents, along with the postal receipt you receive from the Post Office. These documents are to be presented to your assessor.
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