To be assessed for entry into this course you must:
- submit a comprehensive resume outlining your work experience, employment history and qualifications;
- have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12;
- provide proof of an IELTS score (academic) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0 or equivalent for direct entry into the advanced diploma level (without commencing at the diploma level which has an IELTS 6.0 requirement);
- have completed the MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) or MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT).
In addition you must:
- be part of an AMSA approved engineer cadet program of at least three years' duration and appropriate qualifying sea-time OR
- have completed the following documented qualifying seagoing service - a Certificate of competency, which demonstrates at least 12 months of qualifying seagoing service on vessels at least 750 kW propulsion power while holding an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate OR
- the equivalent of which at least nine months was on vessels using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates OR
- hold an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate of competency or any other certificate that AMSA considers to be at least equivalent to an Engineer watchkeeper.
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. Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. The fees may be up to AUD $10,000 depending on your training.
Full certification will require achievement of the MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited), with seagoing service and other requirements.
More information is available at the AMSA website amsa.gov.au. You are encouraged to refer to this website on a regular basis as frequent changes may occur.