02.1 Face-to-Face

The face-to-face component of this course is delivered over a seven day practical workshop. Please note, seven practical days is a minimum, if you are requiring additional training the practical day allocation may be increased. During the seven days you will complete training with formative and summative assessment activities in the following environments:
 
Prior to commencement of the face-to-face component of the course, online pre-learning and formative assessment activities must be completed. You will have online support from their trainer and assessor throughout the duration of the course.

Please note: if you are able to supply evidence of holding a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate you will only need to attend seven of the eight days.

You are welcome to attend more than one face-to-face workshop during the 12 month program if you would like extra learning or if the trainer and assessor has identified that you need extra time in order to gain competence. Extra workshops incur no further costs and are included in your original course fee/s.
 

02.2 Online

Online activities consist of:

03.1 Fire Training

 

03.2 Safety at Sea Training

 

03.3 Vessel Handling

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.

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.

• BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres
• MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres
• MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
• MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
• MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
• MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
• MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
• MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres
• MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
• MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
• MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel
• MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters
• MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

• 1. Obtain qualifying sea service and complete an (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service:
   
  • 120 days of sea service in the 5 years before the application working on board commercial vessels over 7.5m long with a completed task book OR
  • 360 days of sea service, of which;

  - At least half must be accrued on vessels over 7.5m, and
  - At least half must be accrued on commercial vessels, and
  - Up to half may be accrued on recreational vessels over 5m long

  • The applicant must have accrued the qualifying sea service while working in a deck, or deck and engineering, capacity on board
  • For qualifying sea service:

  - At least half must be seaward of sheltered waters, or
  - The applicant may be issued with a Master up to 24 Metres Near Coastal restricted to sheltered waters
• 2. Complete an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment, AMSA final assessment
• 3. Complete an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency (LROCP - Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency or AWQ - Australian Waters Qualification)
• 4. Complete a HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid course and supply your certificate
• 5. Complete an eye sight test Certificate AMSA document 542 (Colour blindness) (Click for Link)
• 6. Complete certificate of competency application AMSA form 426 (Click for link) and if necessary
• 7. Complete a Certificate of Medical Fitness for a Marine Qualification on AMSA document 559 where applicable (Click for Link)

 

09.1 How do you Complete the AMPA?

If you are a new Paradigm learner enrolling into a Maritime qualification and have selected the option to complete an AMPA, you will have the opportunity to do so as part of your eight day maritime training and assessment workshop. (Please note, the eight days are a minimum requirement).

If you have previously completed a maritime qualification with another RTO and would like to complete an AMPA for Coxswain Grades 2 or 1 the following will apply:
  For more information regarding the AMPA [click here].