Download the:

1. Eyesight test certificate 

The Eyesight test certificate form 542 lets us know that your eyesight meets the necessary standard for working at sea.

If you are colour blind, you will need to provide us with a statutory declaration confirming that your impaired colour vision has not affected your engine room work in the 12 months before the medical examination.

2. Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate

The Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate form 559 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea.

3. Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers

Provide the medical practitioner with the Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers.

Get a qualified medical practitioner to complete the:

• Eyesight test certificate form 542
• Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate form 559

If you have a current engineering AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303) you can use this in place of the Eyesight test certificate and the Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate.

Submit your completed forms as part of your Certificate of competency application form 426.

Sea service must be done:

• on vessels with steam propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts
• while performing duties as an assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.

You must show you have completed 100 hours and an approved steam task book.

Attach a copy of the seafarer details page from your task book to your application.

You need to submit at least one of the following as proof of qualifying sea service:

• Record of sea service form 771
• an approved sea service log book
• the on board sea service record from your task book
• a letter from the vessel operator, owner, master or chief engineer detailing your sea service.

Read more about qualifying sea service.

To get a task book

To get a steam task book contact us.

You must also hold a:

• valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.
• basic boiler licence or licence to operate a standard boiler issued by a state or territory authority responsible for work health and safety legislation.

Submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency.

Download and complete a Certificate of competency application form 426.

You need to complete all sections of the form. You must:

• respond yes or no to all questions and statements in the application form
• complete all boxes (if the information requested is unknown or not applicable insert N/A)
• attach copies of all required documents
• sign the declaration
• submit your application and pay a fee at an AMSA-contracted Australia post outlet
• provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate.

You need to pass a final assessment before receiving this endorsement. Once we have assessed your application you will be invited to contact AMSA Connect to book your final assessment. You will then by contacted by your chosen regional office who will take payment of the examination fee and confirm your booking.

If you do not pass the final assessment you will be able to have further attempts. Your assessor will advise you when you can book your resit. You will have to pay the fee each time you sit for the final assessment.

Download the:

1. Eyesight test certificate 

The Eyesight test certificate form 542 lets us know that your eyesight meets the necessary standard for working at sea.

If you are colour blind, you will need to provide us with a statutory declaration confirming that your impaired colour vision has not affected your engine room work in the 12 months before the medical examination.

2. Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate

The Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate form 559 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea.

3. Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers

Provide the medical practitioner with the Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers.

Get a qualified medical practitioner to complete the:

• Eyesight test certificate form 542
• Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate form 559

If you have a current engineering AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303) you can use this in place of the Eyesight test certificate and the Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate.

Submit your completed forms as part of your Certificate of competency application form 426.

Sea service must be done:

• on vessels with steam propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts
• while performing duties as an assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.

You must show you have completed 100 hours and specific tasks, in an approved steam task book, that we have determined as relevant for the vessel.

Attach a copy of the seafarer details page from your task book to your application.

You need to submit at least one of the following as proof of qualifying sea service:

• Record of sea service form 771
• an approved sea service log book
• the on board sea service record from your task book
• a letter from the vessel operator, owner, master or chief engineer detailing your sea service.

Read more about qualifying sea service.

Get a task book

To get a steam task book contact us.

You must also hold:

• a valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.
• hold a basic boiler licence or a licence to operate a standard boiler issued by a State or Territory authority responsible for work health and safety legislation

You must submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency.

Download and complete a Certificate of competency application form 426.

You need to complete all sections of the form. You must:

• respond yes or no to all questions and statements in the application form
• complete all boxes (if the information requested is unknown or not applicable insert N/A)
• attach copies of all required documents
• sign the declaration
• submit your application and pay a fee at an AMSA-contracted Australia post outlet
• provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate.

You need to pass a final assessment before receiving this endorsement. Once we have assessed your application you will be invited to contact AMSA Connect to book your final assessment. You will then by contacted by your chosen regional office who will take payment of the examination fee and confirm your booking.

If you do not pass the final assessment you will be able to try again. Your assessor will advise you when you can book your resit. You will have to pay the fee each time you sit for the final assessment.