New Zealand Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) with optional strand in Master Yacht (Chief Mate Yacht/ Master Yacht)
Progress your career as a superyacht crew member to Chief Mate or Master Yacht with this specialized Level 6 diploma, covering maritime skills, navigation, command, and operations for yachts over 24 metres up to 3000GT.
NZ$9,085
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Watchkeeping and Command Skills
Graduate with the skills and knowledge to work in a watchkeeping and/or command leadership role at management level on a yacht.
Marine Operations and Emergency Response
Apply safe and sustainable work practices and effectively respond to emergencies and medical situations on board.
About This Course
This diploma is designed for yacht crew already working in the superyacht industry aiming to advance into watchkeeping, management, or command roles such as Chief Mate or Master Yacht. It includes both block and online learning, with options for full-time, part-time, and custom study pathways. The core study covers key subjects in marine safety, navigation, ship operations, seamanship, handling emergencies, vessel management, meteorology, and preparing for Maritime New Zealand certificates of competency. The optional Master Yacht strand provides further training for taking command of larger vessels and prepares graduates for oral exams and compliance with maritime regulations.
Course Content
- STCW Basic Safety Training (Sea Survival, First Aid, PSSR, Firefighting)
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
- Medical First Aid and Proficiency in Charge of Medical Care
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
- Chief Mate Yacht Navigation and Passage Planning
- Celestial Navigation
- Electronic Navigational Aids
- Vessel Stability
- Watchkeeping and Bridge Resource Management
- Meteorology and Seamanship
- Ship Business and Law
- Crisis Management and Human Behaviour (optional)
- Orals Preparation for MNZ examination
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Watchkeeper on a yachtChief Mate (yacht up to 3000GT)Master Yacht (with optional strand and additional competency)Command roles in superyacht and marine industry
Build skills in these industries
MaritimeYachtingMarine Operations
