New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations Coastal and Offshore (Level 5)

Summary

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

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.

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).