dnp Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi, Has anyone got a degree after their coc1 (MSc, MBA etc). Need to know if these degrees need to be assessed by any authority before you can claim the 15 points? Did ask AMSA if they would assess my MSc(Maritime Studies) too, all they advised is to send the documents I think are related. Not very clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi,Has anyone got a degree after their coc1 (MSc, MBA etc). Need to know if these degrees need to be assessed by any authority before you can claim the 15 points? Did ask AMSA if they would assess my MSc(Maritime Studies) too, all they advised is to send the documents I think are related. Not very clear. As far as I know AMSA won't accept anything higher than an advanced diploma. At least that is what my skills assessment letter stated. Regarding the degree, I think that you can claim the 15 points (instead of the 10, in that section) if you get a full transcript of the degree and submit with your visa application. You will, of course, still need to do the AMSA skills assessment. You might be best to ask an agent in case I am saying the wrong thing here, but I'm pretty confident that is how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptK Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Pretty much agree with views of Capt C as I also claimed 15 points since i have degree instead of 10 points of advance Diploma awarded by AMSA after the orals Hi,Has anyone got a degree after their coc1 (MSc, MBA etc). Need to know if these degrees need to be assessed by any authority before you can claim the 15 points? Did ask AMSA if they would assess my MSc(Maritime Studies) too, all they advised is to send the documents I think are related. Not very clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevenseas1982 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 U can get 15 points for MSC, for which no assessment is required. You need to be assessed for Ship officers or Ship Master COR for which u need to submit relevant docs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnp Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thank you all for the clarification. Appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnp Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Hi, anyone has managed to land a job ashore in australia. Based on experience of people in different industry, it only is possible to land a job once you are in Australia after getting the 189/190. Is it the same with maritime jobs ashore? Was wondering, as to if it is worth quiting an existing job here in singapore? would be a gamble !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Hi, anyone has managed to land a job ashore in australia. Based on experience of people in different industry, it only is possible to land a job once you are in Australia after getting the 189/190. Is it the same with maritime jobs ashore? Was wondering, as to if it is worth quiting an existing job here in singapore? would be a gamble !! That's possible (and probable) for a lot of jobs. But there are several people who have secured employment from overseas. It takes a lot of hard work to research the whole market and apply to the jobs, but some of it will be based on right place, right time. I wouldn't like to comment on whether you should quit your job and move though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnp Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 That's possible (and probable) for a lot of jobs. But there are several people who have secured employment from overseas. It takes a lot of hard work to research the whole market and apply to the jobs, but some of it will be based on right place, right time. I wouldn't like to comment on whether you should quit your job and move though! i have tried seek and a few other job sites, the kind of jobs they display seem to be defence related. Its quite difficult to come across the conventional shipping jobs like superintendency, training or operation etc. As for the job quitting part, i think a no paid leave option would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 i have tried seek and a few other job sites, the kind of jobs they display seem to be defence related. Its quite difficult to come across the conventional shipping jobs like superintendency, training or operation etc. As for the job quitting part, i think a no paid leave option would be ideal. The jobs are definitely there, although not advertised in abundance, it's practically the same in the UK though, so I'm used to that. Try searching for the companies based in Australia and contacting them directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Oh yeah, my bad, I remember the conversation now. Still, I have no idea why it took so long, bizarre! AHP20 is excellent. I bought it and quickly realised that it was the best publication for the Orals. Looking at all the papers, I reckon that 99% of the Orals have a question about the 'PIC', the 'HSR' and issuing a PIN, also 'Duty of Care' in relation to OH&S seems to come up a lot. If you know these things, the basics of the MO's and your general second mate stuff then you'll smash it. Agreed Captain C even they asked me regarding MERCOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnp Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 how much in depth do they go into the MOs. I was going through the first two, MO 1 & 2, quite confusing. The other ones like 31 etc are more to the point and easy to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 how much in depth do they go into the MOs. I was going through the first two, MO 1 & 2, quite confusing. The other ones like 31 etc are more to the point and easy to understand. Hello dnp pls. go through the following MOs -11,16,21,28,30,31,32,34,41,42,58,63 as it is not possible to read all and most of the questions are from these MOs as per my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Mate S Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Dear CaptK! When did you lodge your application? Have you got CO assigned? Pretty much agree with views of Capt C as I also claimed 15 points since i have degree instead of 10 points of advance Diploma awarded by AMSA after the orals Edited May 25, 2015 by Chief Mate S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hello dnp pls. go through the following MOs -11,16,21,28,30,31,32,34,41,42,58,63 as it is not possible to read all and most of the questions are from these MOs as per my experience. Don't forget MO70-73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hello dnp pls. go through the following MOs -11,16,21,28,30,31,32,34,41,42,58,63 as it is not possible to read all and most of the questions are from these MOs as per my experience. Actually, you've missed off a fair number of important ones there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnp Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi, What is the continued competence course. Is this course required before one can appear for the COR orals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptK Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Well Its' a 2 day course which is available in colleges in Australia. Not required before the orals. But required before you apply for the COR. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptK Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Lodged in late March 2015 ;Visa 189 received in 1st week May; No case officer assigned. Cheers Dear CaptK!When did you lodge your application? Have you got CO assigned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi,What is the continued competence course. Is this course required before one can appear for the COR orals. If you look back in this thread, the topic of continued competence has been discussed in detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 WellIts' a 2 day course which is available in colleges in Australia. Not required before the orals. But required before you apply for the COR. Cheers Doesn't have to be done in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnp Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 WellIts' a 2 day course which is available in colleges in Australia. Not required before the orals. But required before you apply for the COR. Cheers Ohhk. In that case I can do the case even after my visa has been approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Mate S Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Congrats Capt K Did you get your non-Australian degree assessed by someone or it just worked? Lodged in late March 2015 ;Visa 189 received in 1st week May;No case officer assigned. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Mate S Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 If your Advanced fire fighting and Proficiency in Survival Crafts and Rescue boats withing five years, AMSA will not ask you to do Continued Competence Course Hi,What is the continued competence course. Is this course required before one can appear for the COR orals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashton86 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 If your Advanced fire fighting and Proficiency in Survival Crafts and Rescue boats withing five years, AMSA will not ask you to do Continued Competence Course Even if they are in date your initial letter inviting you to sit the orals will still have it on there, it's just a form letter they send out it seems. Mine had it on there anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Even if they are in date your initial letter inviting you to sit the orals will still have it on there, it's just a form letter they send out it seems. Mine had it on there anyway. Must be a new standard form letter, within the last year. It didn't have this requirement on some applicants letters but did on others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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