To apply for renewal, you will need to: 

Submit documents

Submit the following with your completed Certificate of competency form 426: 

• Passport style photograph against a white background to be printed onto your certificate. This photograph should be no more than 3 months old. 
• Certified copy of your proof of identity. 
• Current, valid HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or another certificate that we consider to be equivalent. If you are unable to return to Australia you may need to complete Elementary First Aid (STCW Reg VI/1 Code A-VI/1 Table A-VI/1-3).   
• Copies of your original certificate, both front and back. 

Lodge from overseas

You will need to scan your signed and dated application form and all required supporting documents, then send the paperwork to us by email to AMSAConnect@amsa.gov.au Your email should be titled with your name and ‘Renewal of certificate from overseas.’  

We will let you know how to pay using our online payment portal once we have received your application. 

We recommend that you pay an optional $80 fee to have your certificate sent to you by courier, as this is the safest and fastest option.  Please let us know in your email if you want to have your certificate sent to you by courier.