Engineer class 3 near coastal

Download the:

1. Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers 

The Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea.  

2. Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers   

Provide a medical practitioner with the Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers and have them fill out the Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850. 

If you have a current AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303) you can use this instead.  

You will need to attach your completed medical form to your application.

The sea service you need depends on the certificate of competency or other qualification you currently hold. 

All sea service must be done on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines with at least 400 kilowatts propulsion power, and while working in an engineering capacity.  

You can reduce the amount of sea service you need by completing an AMSA task book. If you have completed a task book, you must attach a copy of the seafarer details page to your application. 

With a completed AMSA task book, you will need: 

• 180 days of engineering sea service while holding a Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal  

• 120 days of engineering sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification  

Without an AMSA task book, you will need: 

• 360 days of engineering sea service  while holding a Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal  

• 240 days of engineering sea service while holding a Workshop skill equivalent qualification  

• 90 days of engineering sea service while holding an AMSA Engineer watchkeeper certificate of competency. 

You must submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency or workshop skill equivalent qualification as part of your application. 

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

• Record of sea service form 771 

• 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 

• an approved sea service log book 

Read more about qualifying sea service. 

If you want a task book 

You can get an Engineer Class 3 near coastal task book from us or from some registered training organisations. To order a task book directly from us, use the AMSA chargeable publications order form. 

Read more about task books. 

The training for an Engineer class 3 near coastal is the Diploma in Marine Engineering. Complete this course at a registered training organisation. 

You will need to submit your course completion certificate with your application. 

You must also hold a valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.

If you do not hold this certificate contact your registered training organisation.

To apply, complete and submit the Certificate of competency application form 426.

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

You need to pass a final assessment before getting your certificate of competency. Once we have assessed your application, you will be invited to contact AMSA Connect to book your final assessment. We will take payment of the examination fee and confirm your booking. 

Refer to the syllabus document (PDF 1.81 MB) and the examiner checklist to find out what may be included in your final assessment. 

When you pass the final assessment, you will be given an interim certificate of competency so that you can start working immediately. 

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. 

Download the:

1. Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers 

The Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea.  

2. Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers   

Provide a medical practitioner with the Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers and have them fill out the Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850. 

If you have a current AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303) you can use this instead.  

You will need to attach your completed medical form to your application. 

You need to show you have 120 days of sea service in the last five years performing engineering duties. 

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

• Record of sea service form 771 

• 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 

• an approved sea service log book  

Read more about qualifying sea service. 

If you do not have the required sea service, you need to show you have of one of the following: 

• completed an approved final assessment (you can request this option in your application) 

• at least 60 days sea service in the last 6 months 

• for a seasonal fisher, worked in a seasonal fishery for at least 120 days in the 5 years before your application 

• other approved industry experience (for example, state or territory marine safety agency assessor, fleet manager, shore-side servicing, maritime studies teacher at a registered training organisation, marine surveyor) 

• an Engineer class 3 near coastal task book completed since obtaining your Engineer class 3 near coastal certificate of competency. 

If you want a task book 

You can get an Engineer class 3 task book from us or from some registered training organisations. To order a task book directly from us, use the AMSA chargeable publications order form. 

Read more about task books. 

Provide existing certificates 

You must submit a copy of your: 

• existing Engineer class 3 

• valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent. 

To apply, complete and submit the Certificate of competency application form 426. 

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

Download the:

1. Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers 

The Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea.  

2. Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers   

Provide a medical practitioner with the Standards for the medical assessment of domestic seafarers and have them fill out the Certificate of medical fitness for domestic seafarers form 1850. 

If you have a current AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303) you can use this instead.  

You will need to attach your completed medical form to your application. 

You will need to show 100 hours of sea service: 

• 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 will also need to complete an AMSA 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 

• 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 

• an approved sea service log book 

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 Engineer class 3 near coastal certificate of competency.

To apply, complete and submit the Certificate of competency application form 426. 

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

You need to pass a final assessment before getting your certificate of competency. Once we have assessed your application you will be invited to contact AMSA Connect to book your final assessment. We will take payment of the examination fee and confirm your booking.  

Refer to the syllabus document (PDF 1.81 MB) and the examiner checklist to find out what may be included in your final assessment.  

When you pass the final assessment, you will be given an interim certificate of competency so that you can start working immediately.  

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.  

Download the:

1. Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate  

The Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate form 1850 lets us know that you are medically fit for working at sea.  

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.  

Get a qualified medical practitioner to complete the Certificate of medical fitness for a near coastal certificate form 1850.  

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

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

As part of your application for an equivalent certificate you must submit a copy of your:

• existing certificate of competency
• valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.

To apply, complete and submit the  Certificate of competency application form 426.

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