Maritime Crewing - STCW Able Seafarer Deck
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NMIT
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to apply for your STCW Able Seafarer Deck certification. Designed for qualified deck and engine room crew seeking to advance to able seafarer roles, this level 4 programme covers practical and theoretical maritime crewing, navigation, cargo handling, and survival skills.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 16 weeks
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Safe and sustainable working practices
Apply safe and sustainable working practices and contribute to effective communication and emergency response on board a vessel.
Deck Crew Specialized Skills
Contribute as a deck hand to shipboard maintenance and repair, maintain a safe navigational watch, assist with berthing, handle and correctly stow cargo and stores, safely operate deck equipment and machinery, and operate survival craft and rescue boats.
Engineering Strand Specialized Skills
Contribute as an engineer to shipboard maintenance and repair and contribute to onboard engineering operations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Maritime Crewing - STCW Able Seafarer Deck programme is a 16-week, 60-credit qualification for experienced deck and engine room crew aiming to move into able seafarer positions. The training delivers core and strand-specific maritime skills, combining classroom theory and scenario-based, hands-on learning. Graduates will have the skills required for STCW certification and can pursue MNZ national licences, qualifying them for crewing duties on vessels in unlimited waters.
Course Content
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Able Seafarer Deck Navigation
- Able Seafarer Deck Seamanship
- Able Seafarer Deck Cargo Operations
- Able Seafarer Maintenance and Repair
- Able Seafarer Health, Safety and Pollution Prevention
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
What you need to know first
STCW Deck Watch Rating (for Deck Crewing strand)
or STCW Engine Watch Rating (for Engineering strand)
Medical Certificate (General Practitioner, Seafarers Medical Certificate or equivalent) for fire and survival training
Physically fit and able to participate in practical training
Sufficient English to study at Level 4 (IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 or equivalent for non-native speakers)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime Industry
Shipping
Marine Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Able Seafarer Deck
Able Seafarer Engine
Crew positions on vessels in unlimited waters
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