New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (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

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.