New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing with strands in Deck Crew, Electro-technology, and Engineering

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the maritime industry with personnel who have the skills and knowledge required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) to work independently and with only broad guidance as crew on vessels operating in unlimited waters.

The qualification is intended for qualified deck and engine room crew wishing to advance to able seafarer roles and for people wishing to begin a career in marine electro technology. Graduates will carry out crewing duties within their strand speciality area at a support level to watchkeepers, masters, electro-technical officers or engineers.

Completion of this qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for a Maritime New Zealand Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine, Integrated Rating and Electro technology Rating certificates. Award of the Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine, Integrated Rating and Electro technology Rating certificates by Maritime New Zealand may also require the completion of: a logbook, oral exam and ancillary certificates.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute.

Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.