New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Coastal and Offshore) (Level 5)
Study towards your Skipper Coastal and Offshore (SCO) certificate and develop specialist knowledge to work as a skipper on working, passenger, or fishing vessels within coastal and offshore limits.
NZ$7,130
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Skipper coastal and offshore vessels
Operate as a skipper on working, passenger, or fishing vessels less than 24 metres in length within coastal and offshore limits.
Apply safety and emergency protocols at sea
Demonstrate safe work practices and effective response to emergencies, including first aid, fire fighting, and sea survival.
About This Course
This Level 5 certificate equips you for a maritime career as a skipper on vessels less than 24 metres operating within New Zealand’s coastal and offshore limits. The programme covers safety of life and property at sea, marine environmental protection, vessel stability, navigation, emergency response, marine radio, and crew/cargo management. Practical simulation and hands-on experiences underpin theoretical learning, preparing graduates for a rewarding maritime industry role. Successful completion can lead to the Skipper Coastal and Offshore certificate, and provides the recognised foundation for progressing towards Chief Mate or Master level qualifications with Maritime New Zealand.
Course Content
- STCW basic safety training: first aid
- STCW basic safety training: sea survival
- STCW basic safety training: fire fighting
- Meteorology (SCO)
- Maritime radio (MGROC)
- Coastal Navigation and Passage Planning
- Electronic navigation aids
- General knowledge (orals prep for SCO)
- Vessel stability
- Safety and emergency response
- Cargo and crew management
- Ship administration and record keeping
- Simulator-based practical learning
Entry Requirements
Open entry for domestic students. No academic prerequisites.
Build towards these roles
SkipperFerry CaptainFishing Vessel CaptainPassenger Vessel OperatorMarine Operations Officer
Build skills in these industries
Maritime TransportFishingTourism
