New Zealand Certificate Maritime Operations with strands in Fishing, and Watchkeeping (Level 4)
Fisheries
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
This Level 4 certificate prepares you for operational roles on commercial and fishing vessels, with options to specialise in fishing or watchkeeping. Gain the skills to become a Mate Fishing Vessel or Watchkeeper in New Zealand or international waters.
NZ$7,900
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate Safely Onboard Vessels
Demonstrate safe and sustainable work practices, emergency response skills, and first aid proficiency required for service on commercial or fishing vessels.
Navigational Operations and Compliance
Understand and apply fundamental navigation, meteorology, and compliance with national and international maritime laws and regulations.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations with strands in Fishing and Watchkeeping (Level 4) equips students with the professional knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to work as a Mate Fishing Vessel – Limited or Watchkeeper Deck Officer aboard commercial or fishing vessels up to 500 gross tonnage in near coastal and offshore areas. The programme includes core maritime safety, navigational, emergency response, and operational management subjects, as well as practical experience through simulator training and on-campus sessions. Completion leads towards Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) certificates of competency.
Course Content
- STCW Basic Safety Training – Basic First Aid
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- STCW Basic Safety Training – Basic Sea Survival
- STCW Basic Safety Training – Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- Meteorology
- STCW Basic Safety Training – Basic Fire Fighting
- Stability
- Controlling Ship Operations – Cargo/MARPOL/Power Plant
- Navigational Aids and Equipment
- Watchkeeping (Orals)
- Navigation at the Operational Level
- Passage Planning OOW 500GT Near Coastal
- Fishing Seamanship (Fishing strand)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft (PISC) (Watchkeeping strand)
- Medical First Aid (Watchkeeping strand)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (Watchkeeping strand)
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Mate Fishing Vessel – LimitedWatchkeeper Deck <500GT Near CoastalDeck officer or crew on commercial or fishing vessels
Build skills in these industries
MaritimeFisheriesTransport/Logistics
