Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) STCW Revalidation

For holders without qualifying sea time

Course also known as:STCW revalidation, STCW 95, Basic Sea Safety

The Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) revalidation course is designed for holders of an AMSA-issued Certificate of Safety Training who do not hold the qualifying sea service and therefore need to undertake the full STCW short courses in Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting in order to demonstrate continued competence.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

Certificate of Safety Training holders 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. Find out more about AMSA's sea service requirements.

Certification

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

  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-V1/1, Table A-VI/1-2
  • Personal Survival Techniques (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-V1/1, Table A-VI/1-1

100% attendance, full participation and completion of all practical exercises is required in order to successfully complete the course and qualify for the issue of the course certificate.

Australian residents who successfully complete this course will also receive a Statements of Attainment for MARF008 Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel and MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment. MARF008 and MARF009 are nationally recognised unit of competency under the Australian Maritime College (RTO ID 60131).

AMSA Information

AMSA approved.


  • Duration: 5 days
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    October, 21-25, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,570

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To secure a course registration, payment of the course fee are required (or at minimum of 50% deposit). Payment methods accepted:

  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Cheque/Money Order
  • Company Invoice (approved companies only)

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

Face to face courses

To secure your enrolment, payment of 50% of the course fee is required. 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, the online account creation process takes between 3-4 business days if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, Australian Maritime College or University of Tasmania.

  • 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.