Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with a strand in Deck Crew also known as Deck Watch Rating (DWR), STCW Able Seafarer Deck (AB Deck)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Turn your experience into a globally recognised licence.
If you are new to the industry with no experience and want to become a Deck Watch Rating (DWR) or start your training towards becoming a navigation officer, this is the programme for you.
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge required to work as crew on general commercial or passenger vessels. You will learn about shipping operations, shipboard practice and survival at sea.
You may find yourself working on a wide range of foreign-going ships from cruise liners, ferries and container vessels, through to support vessels in the oil and gas industry. You will carry out crewing duties at a support level to watchkeepers and masters, and be well prepared for a rewarding career in a global industry.
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. You need to complete this qualification including sea time (two months) and your MNZ approved Training Record Book (TRB), before applying to MNZ for a:
Deck Watch Rating (DWR) certificate of proficiency
With further sea time (12 months as a DWR) you could apply to MNZ for a:
Able Seafarer-Deck (AB Deck) certificate of proficiency
Award of the MNZ DWR or AB Deck 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 Steering certificate.
See maritimenz.govt.nz for all requirements needed before you apply.
If you want to become a navigation officer you can continue onto further study with the New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6).
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/5).
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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