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Qualifications & training

You need the right qualifications and training to work on a domestic or international vessel. Find out how to get your ticket.
You will need a certificate of competency to be qualified to work in the Australian maritime industry and on Australian or international vessels in international waters. You must also be properly trained to work in your role in the maritime industry.
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International qualification application

Applying for an international marine qualification? Use form 419.

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In this section

  • Domestic qualifications

    You must be qualified to perform the duties required by your job on a vessel—including fishing...
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  • International qualifications

    Is your STCW seafarer certificate due to expire between November 2021 and February 2022? Most...
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  • Seafarer certification guidance documents

    Find guidance to download and print for domestic and international qualifications.
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  • Training organisations

    A registered training organisation (RTO) may deliver courses and qualifications for the issue of a...
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  • Sea service and task books

    Sea service is a requirement for most certificates of competency. You must complete a specified...
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  • Equivalent qualifications and skill recognition

    Find out if you can use your current international or domestic skills and qualifications to support...
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  • National Plan training

    Under the National Plan, training is available for responders. These training courses make sure...
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  • Safety and navigation training

    Get trained to handle cargoes and dangerous goods or become a coastal pilot. We also run free...
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  • Online learning

    We have a range of online learning courses providing flexible online learning for the maritime...
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Source URL:https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training

Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/forms/seafarer-form-419 [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/seafarer-certification-guidance-documents [5] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/training-organisations [6] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/sea-service-and-task-books [7] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/equivalent-qualifications-and-skill-recognition [8] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/national-plan-training [9] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/safety-and-navigation-training [10] https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/online-learning