Chief Integrated Rating Continued Competence Refresher

For Chief Integrated Ratings with qualifying sea time

Course also known as:Chief IR revalidation, CIR

The course covers the relevant refresher competencies from the STCW short courses, Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (CPSC) and Advanced Fire Fighting.

Who should participate?

Holders of an AMSA-issued Chief Integrated Rating Certificate with 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.

Chief Integrated Rating Certificate holders without qualifying sea service should complete our Chief Integrated Rating Revalidation course.

Course Entry Prerequisites

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

  • Chief Integrated Rating Certificate

Certification

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

Sea Survival and Fire Fighting Continued Competence for holders of Certificates of Competency (Master, Deck and Engineer Officers) and Certificate of Proficiency as Chief Integrated Rating (AMSA approved). Meeting the relevant competencies from:

  • Personal Survival Techniques – STCW Table A-VI/1-1
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting – STCW Table A-VI/1-2
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats – STCW Table A-VI/2-1
  • Advanced Fire Fighting – STCW Table VI/3

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.

AMSA Information

AMSA approved, in accordance with Marine Order 71 to 73.


  • Duration: 2 days
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (including GST)
    Coming Soon to our Sydney Campus | Sydney, NSW | $1,600 Join Waitlist
    March, 27-28, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600 Join Waitlist
    April, 29-30, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    May, 27-28, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    June, 12-13, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    July, 23-24, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    August, 12-13, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    August, 29-30, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    September, 16-17, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    October, 14-15, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    October, 28-29, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    November, 18-19, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    December, 2-3, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600
    December, 16-17, 2019 | Launceston, TAS | $1,600

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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 with AMC Search or the University of Tasmania previously.

  • Course notes and writing materials
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • 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.

Sydney, NSW

Location: AMC Sydney, inside the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Address: 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW 2000.