New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations Restricted Limits (Level 4)

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

Get the knowledge and skills to work as a skipper.

This programme is suitable if you would like to progress to the role of skipper on a restricted limits vessel and:

• Are working as deck crew or
• Have suitable experience as a skipper on a recreational vessel.

You will need to have access to a suitable vessel to complete the Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) approved Training Record Book (TRB).

You’ll learn the skills and knowledge required to safely plan a passage, and operate and maintain a vessel less than 24 metres in length within restricted limits.

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 your operating licence:

• Skipper Restricted Limits certificate of competency.

Award of the 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.