Change your name on your certificate of competency

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 [1] there is a declaration of medical fitness that you must complete. This lets us know that you are medically fit, and that your eyesight meets the necessary standard, to work at sea.

You must submit a copy of your:

• existing certificate of competency
• valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent [2].

You must submit a certificate or document attesting to the requested name change. This may be a marriage certificate, change of name certificate issued by a state or territory authority, divorce certificate, or similar.

Download and complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 [1]. 

You will 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 [3] at an AMSA-contracted Australia Post outlet [4].
• Provide proof of identity [5] when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate [6].

Download the:

1. Eyesight test certificate

The Eyesight test certificate form 542 [7] lets us know that your eyesight meets the necessary standard for working at sea.

If you are colour blind, you will be restricted to working in daylight hours only.

2. Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers.

Provide the medical practitioner with the Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers [8].

If you have a current AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303 [9]) you can use this in place of the Eyesight test certificate.

You must submit your completed form as part of your Certificate of competency application form 426 [1].

Within the Certificate of competency application there is a declaration of medical fitness that you must complete. This lets us know that you are medically fit to work at sea.

You must submit a copy of your:

• existing certificate of competency
• valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent [2].

You must submit a certificate or document attesting to the requested name change. This may be a marriage certificate, change of name certificate issued by a state or territory authority, divorce certificate, or similar.

Download and complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 [1]. 

You will 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 [3] at an AMSA-contracted Australia Post outlet [4].
• Provide proof of identity [5] when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate [6].