New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing (Level 3)
Fisheries
A course by
Toi Ohomai
Learn to become a certified advanced deckhand on commercial fishing vessels, gaining the skills needed for New Zealand and offshore operations with this Maritime NZ-approved qualification.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 50 weeks
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Work as an advanced deckhand on commercial fishing vessels
Apply safety and operational procedures under supervision in coastal, offshore and unlimited operational limits as per Maritime NZ standards.
Demonstrate safe and sustainable on-board practices
Follow protocols for personal safety, fire prevention, emergency response, and accident prevention on fishing vessels.
Assist with vessel navigation and watchkeeping
Support navigation and watchkeeping duties, including use of navigation aids and performing lookout roles.
What You're Signing Up For
This course prepares students for crewing on commercial fishing vessels, providing safety, operational, and practical seamanship skills necessary for deckhand roles. The internationally-recognised qualification leads to enhanced employment in fishing operations and qualifies graduates for the Maritime NZ Advanced Deckhand - Fishing endorsement (ADH-F). Training encompasses safe and sustainable work practices, vessel operations, communication, navigation support, vessel construction, and seafaring skills.
Course Content
- Safe and sustainable working practices
- Effective on-board communication and relationships
- Basic safety training: survival, fire prevention, emergency procedures, first aid, pollution and accident prevention
- Operational factors affecting vessel and crew safety
- Nautical terminology and commands for fishing operations
- Deck appliance handling and maintenance
- Personal conduct and use of protective equipment
- Watchkeeping and navigation support duties
- Fishing vessel construction, stability, and seaworthiness
- Seamanship: rope splicing, mooring operations, anchoring and towing procedures
What you need to know first
Open entry (no minimum academic requirements)
Preference given to applicants with New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 2)
Preference given to those employed or seeking employment on aquaculture/commercial fishing vessels
For non-native English speakers: NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 or IELTS 5.0 (no band lower than 5), or meets NZQA English proficiency outcomes
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Fishing
Maritime
Fisheries Operations
Future employment opportunities might be
Fishing Deckhand on commercial or passenger vessels
Employment on vessels operating in restricted or near coastal waters
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