AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)
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K9966P
Supporting seafarers, training providers, and employers with compliant, competency‑based practical assessments.
This course is designed to ensure maritime personnel demonstrate the required practical skills and competencies in line with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards. This assessment focuses on real‑world application, allowing candidates to prove their capability safely, fairly, and consistently in an operational environment.
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Overview
When Semester 2, 2026
Study Mode On Campus
Under Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – national law) 2022, a seafarer must pass a final assessment before AMSA can issue them a certificate of competency.
The final assessment for low complexity certificates of competency is an AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA). This must be conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA. The AMPA assesses the applicant's operational skills and knowledge, and their knowledge of Australian maritime legislation.
AMSA mandates that candidates must complete the AMPA for their qualification within 12 months from the date of the first assessed task in the AMPA.
The completed AMPA is valid for a period of 12 months after the date the assessor signs the AMPA cover page. This should also be the date of the last assessed task.
Applicants must complete the AMPA and apply to AMSA within 12 months to be issued a certificate of competency.
If the applicant hasn't applied for a certificate of competency before their AMPA expires, they will need to complete a new AMPA before they can lodge an application.
AMSA’s guidance on AMPAs can be found at AMSA's website.
The final assessment for low complexity certificates of competency is an AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA). This must be conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA. The AMPA assesses the applicant's operational skills and knowledge, and their knowledge of Australian maritime legislation.
AMSA mandates that candidates must complete the AMPA for their qualification within 12 months from the date of the first assessed task in the AMPA.
The completed AMPA is valid for a period of 12 months after the date the assessor signs the AMPA cover page. This should also be the date of the last assessed task.
Applicants must complete the AMPA and apply to AMSA within 12 months to be issued a certificate of competency.
If the applicant hasn't applied for a certificate of competency before their AMPA expires, they will need to complete a new AMPA before they can lodge an application.
AMSA’s guidance on AMPAs can be found at AMSA's website.
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