The General Purpose Hand is the minimum entry-level certification required to work on an Australian commercial vessel. Assist with deck work on vessels up to 100m.
Work as a Chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ.Up-Skill to MED 2 in 5 days if you already hold MED 3
This is the certificate every employer will ask for before you step on board a commercial vessel. This is accepted internationally and within Australia
Already have the recent sea time behind you? Keep your AMSA CoST / STCW certificate current with a 1.5-day practical refresher in sea survival and firefighting.
Been ashore or short on recent sea time? This is the full pathway to renew your AMSA CoST / STCW certificate — 3.5 days covering classroom theory plus hands-on sea survival and firefighting.