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Qualification Details

Qualification DETAILS

AMPA ONLY - AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment Fee-for-service

AMPA


The AMPA 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.

The AMPA 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:

  • MAR10418 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
  • MAR20321 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
  • MAR20421 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
  • MAR30821 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
  • MAR30921 - 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.

The resources that you will require are dependent on what course you wish to complete an AMPA for.

As a guideline, resources that you will require for your practical assessment may include: 

  • Fire training: Long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed shoes MUST be worn. Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) will be provided by PTG - Eye protection, gloves et cetera.
  • Safety at sea: Swimwear and towel are required. You may consider bringing a spare change of clothes. Sunscreen MUST be worn for Safety at Sea units.
  • Vessel handling: Students MUST wear appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear at all times while on training vessels.

These resources are not included in the AMPA fee and must be purchased or provided separately.

  • 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.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning: 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) was 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 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 licensing evidence to AMSA for processing.

How do you Complete the AMPA?
If you are a new Paradigm learner and have selected the option to complete an AMPA, you will have the opportunity to do so as part of a practical assessment workshop. (Please note, the two days* are a minimum requirement). If you have previously completed a maritime qualification with another RTO and would like to complete an AMPA 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, OR
  • Book in to a later workshop and be re-assessed.
*Please note that the amount of practical workshop days to be completed is purely dependent on the course you wish to complete an AMPA for.
 
For more information: https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/training-organisations-and-courses/registered-training-organisations/ampa 

The ICoC is a 60-day interim license issued by PTG to seafarers who have successfully completed their licensing requirements. To complete your ICoC you are required to book an appointment with PTG to have your documents checked and verified. Please contact 1300 161 640 or email info@paradigmtraining.edu.au to book an appointment.

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).

For information on PTG payment plans or possible funding options, please contact Paradigm Training Group. 

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