AMSA Certification requirements for MAR30821:
For AMSA certification, you need to show you have experience working at sea in an engineering capacity, performing duties as an engineer, engine driver, assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.
You can reduce the amount of sea service you need by completing an AMSA task book.
In some cases you may enrol with North Regional TAFE before you have met the AMSA sea time, however you must attain the AMSA requirements within 12 months of completing the course.
Sea service required for AMSA Certification:
With a completed AMSA task book |
Without AMSA task book |
- 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts; or - 90 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification. |
- 360 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts; or - 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification. |
Sea service required for enrolment with NR TAFE:
With a completed AMSA task book |
Without AMSA task book |
- 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts; or - 90 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification. |
- 270 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts; or - 130 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification. |