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Qualification Details
Qualification DETAILS
AMPA/ICoC ONLY - AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment Fee-for-service
AMPAICoC
The AMPA/ICoC is for students who have completed their maritime qualification with another registered training organisation and just wish to complete their AMPA with Paradigm Training Group.
This applies to the following courses:
- MAR10418 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- MAR20318 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- MAR20418 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
- MAR30818 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- MAR30918 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
The AMPA/ICoC is for students who have completed their maritime qualification with another registered training organisation and just wish to complete their AMPA with Paradigm Training Group.
Applicants must complete the AMPA before being issued a certificate of competency for the following qualifications:
An RTO can complete the AMPA based on assessments that another RTO conducted. An AMPA for a certificate of competency shows that a seafarer has completed all units for that certificate.
Applicants must complete the AMPA before being issued a certificate of competency for the following qualifications:
- MAR10418 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- MAR20318 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- MAR20418 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
- MAR30818 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- MAR30918 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
An RTO can complete the AMPA based on assessments that another RTO conducted. An AMPA for a certificate of competency shows that a seafarer has completed all units for that certificate.
02.1 Suggested Learner Resource
• “Australian Boating Manual” - Cpt. Dick Gandy. Available in hard copy (can be purchased through PTG).
02.2 Navigation
• Navigation instruments for chart work (Compass set, rolling or parallel rulers, protractor, calculator, 2B pencils, soft white eraser).
• “AUS 252” - Whitsundays chart.
• “AUS 252” - Whitsundays chart.
02.3 Fire Training
• Long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed shoes MUST be worn.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by PTG - Eye protection, gloves et cetera
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by PTG - Eye protection, gloves et cetera
03.4 Safety at Sea Training
• Swimwear, towel, sunscreen MUST be worn for “Safety at Sea” units.
03.5 Vessel Handling
• Students MUST wear appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear must be worn at all times while on training vessels.
03.1 Credit Transfer
If you have completed any single or multiple units in this qualification and can provide evidence in the form of a certificate and transcript issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or educational body, you may be eligible for credit transfer. You should consult with PTG for advice on this process.
03.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL recognises your existing experience gained through life or work for which you may not have obtained a formal qualification. If you are able to supply valid, sufficient, current and authentic evidence of having the skills and knowledge required for any or all of the required units for this qualification, you may be eligible for RPL and should consult with PTG for advice on this process.
Units of competency are dependent on your individual requirements to attain a certificate in your desired course.
As of 1st July 2018 the AMSA final assessment (AMSA orals) were replaced by the AMSA Maritime Practical Assessment (AMPA) final assessment.
The AMPA was designed to replace the oral examination process with a practical approach to licensing assessment. The purpose of the AMPA is to assess an individual’s competency against the performance requirements of a specific AMSA license outcome.
The AMPA is delivered by Paradigm Training Group (PTG) in accordance with AMSA regulations to allow students to successfully complete their AMSA final assessment and gain their low complexity interim certificate of competency (Interim license) prior to submitting the required licencing evidence to AMSA for processing.
The AMPA was designed to replace the oral examination process with a practical approach to licensing assessment. The purpose of the AMPA is to assess an individual’s competency against the performance requirements of a specific AMSA license outcome.
The AMPA is delivered by Paradigm Training Group (PTG) in accordance with AMSA regulations to allow students to successfully complete their AMSA final assessment and gain their low complexity interim certificate of competency (Interim license) prior to submitting the required licencing evidence to AMSA for processing.
How do you Complete the AMPA?
If you are a new Paradigm learner enrolling into a Maritime qualification previous to 1st July 2018 and have selected the option to complete an AMPA, you will have the opportunity to do so as part of your five day maritime training and assessment workshop. (Please note, the five days are a minimum requirement).If you have previously completed a maritime qualification with another RTO or more than 12 months prior to the 1st of July 2018, and would like to complete an AMPA for Coxswain Grades 2 or 1 the following will apply:
- Attend a maritime training and assessment workshop for a minimum of two days, where you will be assessed against the required competencies. If during the initial assessment you are found to be ‘Not Yet Competent’, you will have the opportunity to;
• Remain for the rest of the workshop and continue your assessment until found competent
• Book in to a later workshop and be re-assessed
• Book in to a later workshop and be re-assessed
The ICoC is a 60 day interim license issued by PTG to seafarers who have successfully completed their licensing requirements as per the qualifications criteria.
To complete your ICoC you are required to book an appointment with PTG where your documents listed at section 13 will be checked and verified.
Please contact 1300 161 640 or info@paradigmtraining.edu.au to book an appointment.
Please visit the AMSA website for further information on AMSA Licenses, AMPA’s and ICoCs.
To complete your ICoC you are required to book an appointment with PTG where your documents listed at section 13 will be checked and verified.
Please contact 1300 161 640 or info@paradigmtraining.edu.au to book an appointment.
Please visit the AMSA website for further information on AMSA Licenses, AMPA’s and ICoCs.
AMPA Fee - $750.00
$750.00 is payable upon enrolment for those wishing to undertake the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) and gain a low complexity interim certificate of competency (ICoC).Our Location
Paradigm Training Group is now conveniently positioned in two locations at Australia’s Greatest Boatyard, The Boat Works in Coomera, QLD.
Find the administration team, Business/ Leadership/ Work Health and Safety and First Aid trainers in our office and training rooms in Building J01A of the South Yard, a short walk from Espresso Twenty5 and Boatworks Car Museum.
Our maritime training rooms are also located in the South Yard, opposite The Boat Works administration office and slipway at A-05 on the waterside of Hanger H.
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- Building J01A/ 1 Boatworks Drive, Coomera, QLD, 4209
