New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) in Superyacht Crewing
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A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Gain the practical skills and certifications needed to become a deckhand on superyachts, opening doors to an exciting global career on luxury boats.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Mahurangi, Auckland
It will take a total of 12 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Obtain essential safety and maritime certifications
Achieve STCW and RYA certifications required to work as crew on superyachts in New Zealand and globally.
Demonstrate competence as deck and interior crew
Perform duties of a deckhand including maintenance, watchkeeping, and assisting in vessel operations and equipment.
Provide high-standard guest services
Deliver professional onboard guest experiences, including food service, beverage preparation, bartending, floristry, and cabin presentation.
What You're Signing Up For
This 12-week full-time programme prepares students for crewing careers on superyachts, delivering the practical and theoretical knowledge needed for deckhand roles worldwide. The course covers STCW basic safety certification, RYA Powerboat Level 2, IAMI GUEST yacht interior and service, as well as yacht maintenance, navigation, engine operation, and essential hospitality skills including food service, barista and bartending. You will also gain experience at sea and be equipped to work under supervision on vessels operating in unlimited waters.
Course Content
- STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) basic safety certificate: sea survival, fire fighting, first aid, personal safety, crowd management, security awareness
- RYA (Royal Yachting Association) certificates: Powerboat Level 2, Personal Watercraft Certificate
- IAMI (International Association of Maritime Institutions) GUEST: yacht interior operations, food service, wine introduction, bartending/mixology
- Food safety and barista basics
- Floristry on board
- Yacht deck maintenance
- Watchkeeping and navigation for yacht crew
- Diesel and outboard motor maintenance
- CV writing for the yachting industry
- Practical sea experience and field trips
What you need to know first
Open entry for domestic students: no academic requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Hospitality
Tourism
Marine Transport
Superyacht Industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Deckhand on superyachts