STCW Certificate of Proficiency Continued Competence Perth   ·   Melbourne   ·   Darwin

Structure and Assessment
This course is delivered through classroom presentations, participant discussion as well as practical components within a simulated workplace environment. Competence is assessed
through written and practical activities.

Learning Outcomes
The course outcomes include the training outcomes required by AMSA for the provision of a Certificate of Safety Training. These include:

The STCW standard for fire prevention and firefighting:

• Minimise the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire
• Fight and extinguish fires

The STCW standard for personal survival techniques:

• Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

The STCW Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats:

• Operate off-load and on-load release devices for survival craft
• Proper resetting of both off-load and on-load
• Release devices for survival craft.
• Use signaling equipment, including pyrotechnics

Revalidation
To revalidate your competency with AMSA you will be required to meet all of the below requirements when lodging a formal application with AMSA using the Seafarer form 419 and
pay the application fees. This fee is not covered by ERGT.

• Personal Survival Techniques – STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting – STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-2
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats – STCW Code Table A-VI/2-1

Demonstrated sea service
Please refer to the AMSA website for further clarification on pre-requisite requirements and how to lodge a formal application. Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Regulator
AMSA endorsed training is regulated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), which is Australia’s national agency responsible for maritime safety.

Training Standard Prerequisites
There are no training standard pre-requisites required to be collected by ERGT Australia.

Medical Requirements
A health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and
assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments.

Additional Information
Please read AS/NZS 1715 Appendix B: Facial Seal of Respirators. You will not be able to meet competency if you do not comply with the requirements of the standard. Please contact us if you require further clarification.