New Zealand Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) with Optional Strand in Master Yacht

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 the next step as Chief Mate or Master on a superyacht.

If you’re already working as yacht crew in the superyacht industry, this qualification will give you the training you need to become a Chief Mate or Master on yachts over 24 metres and up to 3000GT.

Holders of this qualification will have the skills, knowledge and experience required to work in a watchkeeping and/or command position at management level on a yacht.

This qualification leads to a Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) certificate. Expand for more detail.

To become a Chief Mate Yacht

You will need to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) before applying to MNZ for a:

• Chief Mate Yacht certificate of competency.

See maritimenz.govt.nz for all requirements needed before you apply.

Master Yacht (optional strand)

Take your career to the highest level of qualification for yacht crew with an additional 12 weeks of study. You will learn the skills and knowledge to take command as Master Yacht.

You need to complete this qualification with the optional strand before applying to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for a:

• Master Yacht certificate of competency, or
• Master Yacht less than 500 gross tonnage (Master Yacht <500 GT) certificate of competency

Holders of the UK Chief Mate Yacht may progress to the optional strand in Master Yacht. Upon application, your Chief Mate Yacht certificate of competency will be recognised as prior learning.

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.