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).
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
New Zealand Maritime School, Auckland
It will take a total of 17 weeks
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.
Navigation and emergency command
Command navigation and control of emergencies at a management level, with understanding of legislative compliance.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
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
For international students: IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5
Applicants must check additional Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) prior certification and service requirements for licensing
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Fishing
Commercial Shipping
Transport
Future employment opportunities might be
Master (<500GT) on passenger vessels
Master (<500GT) on non-passenger vessels
Skipper Fishing Vessel – Limited