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Qualifications & training

You need the right qualifications to work in the Australian maritime industry. Find out how to get your ticket.

To work on an Australian vessel you need a certificate of competency. For this, you need to complete a course at a registered training organisation, complete a physical examination, and provide a record of sea service. For careers in maritime safety, pollution response, or handling dangerous cargo you will need specialist training. 
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Steps to getting a certificate of competency

Low complexity certificates are: general purpose hand, coxswain 2, coxswain 1, master <24 m, master (inland waters), and master <35 m. All other certificates of competency are considered high complexity. Find out how to apply.

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Source URL: https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training

Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/node/14962
[2] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/domestic-qualifications
[3] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/international-qualifications
[4] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/equivalent-qualifications-and-skill-recognition
[5] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/national-plan-training
[6] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/safety-and-navigation-training
[7] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/sea-service-and-task-books
[8] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/training-organisations
[9] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/online-learning