This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:

• Navigational Watch Rating (STCW Reg II/4)
• Engine Room Watch Rating (STCW Reg III/4)
• Able Seafarer Deck (STCW Reg II/5)
• Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/5)
• Integrated Rating (STCW Reg II/4, III/4 and II/5, III/5).

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist unit group selected from the group choice below.

Licensing /Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification.

• This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the AMSA as Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine and Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4, A-II/5, A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Certificate III in Maritime Operations Integrated Rating)
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Deck as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4 and A-II/5 (Able Seafarer Deck)
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Engine as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Able Seafarer Engine)
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.