Certificate of Competency (CoC) Revalidation - Part A - including STCW Short Courses

For Master, Deck + Engineering officers without qualifying sea time

Course also known as:Continued Competence, Engineer Revalidation, Deck Revalidation, Master Revalidation

Designed for holders of a Certificate of Competency (Master, Deck and Engineering Officers) who do not hold the qualifying sea service and therefore need to undertake the Part A Revalidation Training and the full Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (CPSC), and Advanced Fire Fighting courses in order to demonstrate continued competence.

Who should participate?

Masters, Deck and Engineer Officers without qualifying sea service. Qualifying sea service is at least 12 months in total during the preceding 5 years before application, or 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months prior to revalidating.

Please note a version of the course is available without STCW short courses.

Course Entry Prerequisite

Please note the following prerequisite is for entry onto the course and evidence must be provided upon enrolment:

  • STCW Certificate of Competency for International Waters (Master, Deck and Engineer Officers)

Course Content

CoC Part A: STCW Short Courses

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
  • Advanced Fire Fighting

CoC Part A: Revalidation Topics

  • Medical First Aid Refresher Training
  • Medical Care Refresher Training
  • Medical Emergencies Refresher Training
  • Recent Developments in International and National Legislation
  • Vessel Stability Review
  • Cargo Operations and IMDG Code

Certification

The following certificates will be issued by AMC to participants who successfully complete* the course:

  • Revalidation Course for Masters and Deck Officers or Engineer Officers – Part A (AMSA approved)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (AMSA approved) meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/3 and Code Section A-VI/3, Table A-VI/3
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats (AMSA approved) Certificate, meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/2 and Code Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-1

*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all exercises is required.

Australian residents who successfully complete this course will also receive Statements of Attainment for MARF007 Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances, MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and MARF011 Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel. MARF007, MARF009 and MARF011 are nationally recognised units of competency under the Australian Maritime College (RTO ID 60131).

AMSA Information

The information below is provided to you as a guide only. It is recommended you check with AMSA regarding the current requirements.

Certificate of Medical Fitness: All applicants for revalidation of a Master, Deck or Engineer Officer certificate of competency must hold a valid AMSA seafarer’s certificate of medical fitness issued by an AMSA approved doctor.

GMDSS General Operators Certificate: All applicants for revalidation of a Masters or Deck Officers certificate of competency must hold either a valid AMSA GMDSS GOC or an AMSA GMDSS GOC Certificate of Recognition.

Security Awareness Endorsement: To revalidate a certificate after 31 December 2016 a seafarer must hold a Security Awareness endorsement (STCW Reg VI/6).

ECDIS: To serve on an ECDIS equipped vessel the seafarer must hold an ECDIS endorsement (STCW Reg II/1 & II/2).

I live in Western Australia however have always travel to the AMC, Launceston to revalidate my CoC due to the professionalism of the AMC Search team, the course material and the Lecturers relevant knowledge of all the subjects. The accommodation and the on campus eating venue are convenient and well-staffed and the simulator centre is excellent. Thank you AMC Search.

Kim Cleggett, Director, International Maritime Services Pty Ltd


  • Duration: 11.5 days
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    March 16 - 27, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $5,730
    July 10 - 23, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $5,730
    September 07 - 18, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $5,730
    October 12 - 23, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $5,730

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Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options will be made available after the registration is submitted.

Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.

We offer affordable on-campus accommodation that's ideal if you're taking part in a course at our campus in Launceston, Tasmania.

Norfolk Hall offers Motel Style accommodation for $95 per night (bed only). On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrolment form.

Norfolk Hall is situated on the main campus of the Australian Maritime College at Newnham, Launceston, which is where most of our courses take place.

Accommodation at Norfolk Hall provides the following facilities:

  • Queen size beds
  • En-suite facilities
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Rooms serviced daily (excluding weekends)

Affordable meals are available at the on-site AMC Cafeteria.

You can reserve a room when you register for your course or via email AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au or telephone: +61 3 6324 9850.

  • Course notes and writing materials
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Inter-campus transfers
  • Complimentary WiFi access

Launceston, TAS

Location: Australian Maritime College, Newnham Drive, Newnham, Launceston, Tasmania.

Airport Transfers: Participants arriving at Launceston Airport should make their way to the Australian Maritime College, Newnham Drive, Newnham. Taxi fare from the airport is approximately $55.00.

Parking: Complimentary car parking is provided on campus in areas designated to AMC Search participants and clients.

Launceston Accommodation: On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrollment form. Further accommodation information is available here, together with off-campus options.