New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5)
Fisheries
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Take the next step in your career and progress to a command role as the master or skipper of a fishing or commercial vessel with the New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5).
NZ$4,485
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate as a master or skipper of a vessel
Gain skills to operate as master (<500GT Near Coastal) or as skipper of a fishing vessel (limited area), responsible for crew, vessel, and passengers.
Manage and monitor vessel cargo and operations
Ability to manage loading, stowage, and care of cargo; oversee vessel operations and monitor compliance with standards.
About This Course
This course enables students to progress into command roles aboard fishing or commercial vessels as a master (<500GT Near Coastal) or limited area fishing skipper. The qualification provides essential skills in navigation, vessel operations, and management, including practical simulator learning. Graduates will meet the requirements to apply for Maritime New Zealand certificates, subject to additional MNZ criteria.
Course Content
- Legal and management of vessel operations
- Loading, stowage, securing and care of cargo
- Operation of ship power plants
- Crew management and training
- Navigation command and emergency management
- Compliance with maritime legislation
- Navigational planning and watchkeeping
- Emergency and distress response at sea
- Integrated vessel management, safety, compliance, and seamanship
Entry Requirements
Open entry for domestic students
Recommended: Officer of the Watch (OOW) <500GT Near Coastal or Mate Fishing Vessel limited or Skipper Coastal and Offshore or equivalent licence
Build towards these roles
Master (<500GT) on passenger vesselsMaster (<500GT) on non-passenger vesselsSkipper Fishing Vessel – Limited
Build skills in these industries
MaritimeFishingCommercial ShippingTransport
