New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Modular intakes for this programme mean you can start scheduled courses during the year.
Domestic students: Please contact our Ask Me! Student Services team.
International students: Please contact our International team for more information.
Programme highlights
Ready to become a master or skipper of a vessel?
Do you hold a Watchkeeper Deck on ships less than 500 gross tonnage in a near-coastal area, or Mate Fishing Vessel – Limited certificate of competency? If you want to progress to a command role on a fishing or commercial vessel, then this is your next step.
Gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective master of a commercial vessel (less than 500 GT) in the near coastal area, or a skipper of a fishing vessel in the limited area. You will be responsible for the vessel, the crew, and the passengers.
This qualification leads to a Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) certificate. Expand for more detail. You need to complete this qualification before applying to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for a:
- Certificate of competency for Master on ships less than 500 gross tonnage in the near-coastal area (Master <500 GT NC), or
- Skipper Fishing Vessel – Limited certificate of competency.
Award of these MNZ certificate of competency will also require the completion of:
- Sea service
- MNZ medical fitness certificate
- Eyesight test (including for colour vision)
- Fit and proper person check
- Final exam
- Ancillary certificates.
See maritimenz.govt.nz for all requirements needed before you apply.
Entry requirements
Open entry for domestic students. No academic requirements.
About the provider
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