Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Rating Continued Competence Refresher

Program Overview

Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Rating Continued Competence Refresher

Course Overview

The Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) Rating Continued Competence Refresher Training is designed for holders of an AMSA issued Certificate of Proficiency as Rating (Integrated Rating, Able Seaman, Deck Rating or Engine Room Rating) and meets the mandatory Sea Survival and Fire Fighting continued competency requirements for current Seafarers with qualifying sea service.

This course covers the relevant refresher competencies from the STCW short courses, Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (CPSC) and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.

Covers relevant components of:

• Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Table A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/1-2)
• Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-1)

Course Outcome

Statement of Participation

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• North Queensland

Campus

• Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Start Dates

• 21 Aug 2025
• 18 Sep 2025
• 04 Dec 2025

Duration

• 1 day

Workload

• Full time 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday

What You'll Pay

• Full fee: $1,600

Class Format

• Teacher-led, Scheduled

Virtual Class

• No

Assessment

• No assessment

Teacher Communications

• Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum age requirement is 16 years
• Current Certificate of Competency (IR/Able Seaman/Deck Rating/Engine Room Rating)

Resources Required

• It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How to Apply

• Direct application

Course Disclaimer

• All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate of Safety Training Revalidation Skill Set

As part of Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) | Accredited Skill Set

This skill set is designed for seafarers who do not hold the qualifying sea service and need to undertake the full short courses in personal survival techniques and fire prevention and fire fighting in order to demonstrate continued competence.

Next Start: 23 Jun 2025