Maritime Operations - Skipper Restricted Limits (Level 4)

This course combines theory with strong practical skills to give you with the practice and knowledge you need for employment on vessels of up to 24 metres in the maritime transport/tourism/fishing industry. It replaces the courses previously offered, Inshore Launchmaster (ILM) and Local Launch Operator (LLO). This training is best suited to those already employed in these industries, or about to enter a role in the the maritime transport, tourism or fishing industry that require a formal qualification. It is the approved Maritime New Zealand training programme for the licence Skipper Restricted Limits, which is essential for skippers of vessels up to 12 metres (or 24 metres with further endorsement), who navigate to a distance of up to 12 nautical miles off the New Zealand coast.   The topics covered increase your general employability by enhancing your core transferable skills particularly digital literacy, problem solving, communication skills and team work. A flexible learning approach enables you to start to complete some course components online, meaning less time away from your job, and a focus on completing a Seafarer Training Record Book based on sea time means that all of your learning is put into a relevant workplace context.

There are no minimum academic requirements (open entry). However, students must have access to a marine vessel (through employment, work experience or a recreational vessel). All applicants must have a sufficient level of English to undertake this course.