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AMPA/ICoC ONLY - AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment

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)
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
02.2 Navigation
• “AUS 252” - Whitsundays chart.
02.3 Fire Training
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by PTG - Eye protection, gloves et cetera
03.4 Safety at Sea Training
03.5 Vessel Handling
03.1 Credit Transfer
03.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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;
• Book in to a later workshop and be re-assessed
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).Name |
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