Maritime Operations - Skipper Coastal Offshore
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Skipper Coastal Offshore.
This programme will give you the skills you need to take charge of, and maintain, the safety of vessels of less than 24 metres length, operating within coastal and offshore limits.
If you already hold a Skipper Restricted Limits(external link) Licence and wish to progress to the role of a skipper on coastal or offshore vessels – then this programme is for you.
You may also be eligible for this programme if you hold an MNZ Inshore Launchmaster license or a Local Launch Operator license.
This Maritime Operations - Skipper Coastal Offshore programme will give you the qualification you need to apply for the Maritime New Zealand licence: Skipper Coastal Offshore.
It also includes all the short courses you require to gain your licences, such as fire, survival, first aid and radio certificates.
Please refer to the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification(external link) which provides information on how much sea time is required for each license.
Academic requirements
No minimum academic requirements.
English language requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Those students whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score
Level 4 Programmes: IELTS of at least 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0) issued within the last two years, or equivalent.
Level 5 Programme:IELTS of at least 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0) issued within the last two years, or equivalent.
Other requirements
Applicants for each Programme must hold the MNZ Licence (or equivalent) as listed below:
- Applicants for Maritime Operations- Skipper Coastal Offshore- must hold an SRL or equivalent
- Applicants for Maritime Operations- Skipper Fishing Vessel Limited/ Master 500t Near Coastal - must hold either Mate FV Limited or Watchkeeper Deck 500t Near Coastal
- Applicants should be aware that there are MNZ sea time, medical and eyesight requirements for the MNZ licence which their programme contributes towards.
Applicants should refer to www.maritimenz.govt.nz website(external link). In order to undertake the Fire Training Courses (FAC303 and/ or FFT511)
Applicants must also:
- Be physically fit and capable of participating in the practical training component
- Students must provide a Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner, or provide a Seafarers Medical Certificate or equivalent.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.