Chief Integrated Rating (CIR) 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 following prerequisite is for entry onto the course and evidence must be provided upon enrolment:

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

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

AMSA Information

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


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  • Duration: 2 days
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Note:

    Due to the uncertainty that has been caused by COVID-19, and in line with the advice from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), AMSA have approved extending STCW certificates by six months. AMSA will do this if satisfied that the person does not meet revalidation requirements due to circumstances beyond their control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the AMSA website for advice on how to apply for an extension.

  • Course Options: (including GST)
    August 6-7, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640 Join Waitlist
    August 10-11, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640
    August 17-18, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640
    September 14-15, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640
    September 21-22, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640
    October 13-14, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640
    November 09-10, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640
    December 14-15, 2020 | Launceston, TAS | $1,640

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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.

  • 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.

Norfolk Hall On-campus Accommodation

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.

Sydney, NSW

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

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