Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Coastal and Offshore) (Level 5) also known as Skipper Coastal and Offshore
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
5 years and 17 weeks
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Summary
Take charge as the Chief Mate or command of your ship as Master.
You’ll develop specialist knowledge in the areas of safety of life at sea, safety of property at sea, and the integrity of the marine environment, crew, cargo and passengers. You will learn how to manage the cargo and the non-technical maintenance of the vessel. You will hold the position of responsibility of managing the ship’s records and administration. You will also learn the essential analytical and problem-solving skills to the level of command for either a foreign-going ship or managerial positions ashore.
Talented individuals can expect to progress quickly and receive good levels of pay, with the opportunity to explore the world’s most exotic locations.
Please note: A small component of this programme is delivered by a sub-contractor.
This qualification leads to a Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) certificate. Expand for more detail. To become a Chief Mate
You will need to complete the Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7), including a minimum of 12 months sea time as a Watchkeeper Deck, before applying to MNZ for a:
Chief Mate certificate of competency.
Then you can take the next step to become the Master of your vessel
A minimum of 36 months sea time as a Watchkeeper Deck will enable you to apply to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for a:
Master certificate of competency.
Award of the MNZ Chief Mate or Master 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.
This is an internationally recognised programme, meeting the standards of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) STCW code (Standard for Training and Certification for Watchkeepers), (regulation II/1).
Entry criteria
General
Open entry for domestic students
There are no academic requirements that need to be met to enter this programme.
International students: English language entry requirements
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules.
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link.
Important information
Entry to this qualification is open but completion does not guarantee the award of a Maritime New Zealand licence.
All persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer licence must also check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and minimum service requirements for that licence. Also: Seafarers Framework which outlines medical fitness requirements https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules/part-34/default.asp and Maritime New Zealand Part 34:Medical Standards https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules/part-34/Part34-maritime-rule.pdf.
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