Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
15 weeks
Next start date
Expected May 2027
Campus
MIT TechPark
Summary
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 criteria
Entry to this qualification is open for Domestic students but completion does not guarantee the award of a Maritime New Zealand license.
Applicants are recommended to hold the: Officer of the Watch (OOW)<500GT Near Coastal or Mate Fishing Vessel limited or Skipper Coastal and Offshore or equivalent licence.
International students: English Language Entry RequirementsInternational students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required.
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules.
All persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer license must also check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and minimum service requirements for that license.
Important informationAll 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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