Also known as Master <500GT Near Coastal and Skipper Fishing Vessel - Limited
Study to become a maritime operations master or skipper
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 17 teaching weeks.
Includes online learning, and 15 weeks in-class attendance.
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Start dates
June
Modular intakes available
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Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5) also known as Master <500GT Near Coastal and Skipper Fishing Vessel – LimitedProgramme code: NZ2512 -
Credits
60 -
Locations
New Zealand Maritime School
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Entry requirements
Open entry
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Domestic fees
$3,900 (approx.)
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International fees
NZD $13,000 (approx.)
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Free* study
Explore the free options available for this programme, and check your eligibility:
Modular intakes for this programme mean you can start scheduled courses during the year.
Domestic students: Please contact our Ask Me! Student Services team.
International students: Please contact our International team for more information.
Programme highlights
Ready to become a master or skipper of a vessel?
Do you hold a Watchkeeper Deck on ships less than 500 gross tonnage in a near-coastal area, or Mate Fishing Vessel - Limited certificate of competency? If you want to progress to a command role on a fishing or commercial vessel, then this is your next step.
Gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective master of a commercial vessel (less than 500 GT) in the near coastal area, or a skipper of a fishing vessel in the limited area. You will be responsible for the vessel, the crew, and the passengers.
Entry requirements
Entry to this qualification is open for Domestic students but completion does not guarantee the award of a Maritime New Zealand license.
Applicants are recommended to hold the: Officer of the Watch (OOW)<500GT Near Coastal or Mate Fishing Vessel limited or Skipper Coastal and Offshore or equivalent licence.
International students: English Language Entry Requirements
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required.
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students//
All persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer license must also check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and minimum service requirements for that license. https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/content/commercial/certification/masters-and-deck/default.asp
Important information
All persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer licence must also check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and minimum service requirements for that licence. Also: Seafarers Framework which outlines medical fitness requirements https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules/part-34/default.asp and Maritime New Zealand Part 34:Medical Standards https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules/part-34/Part34-maritime-rule.pdf.
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Programme structure
You will need to complete the four courses below (60 credits):
941.501 Legal and management (20 credits)
Manage and monitor the loading, stowage, securing and care of unloading cargoes during the voyage. Demonstrate an ability to manage the operation of a small ship power plant. Manage the training of crew and the allocation and monitoring of shipboard duties.
943.544 Navigation command and control of emergencies (20 credits)
Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at management level and monitor compliance with legislative requirements.
943.545 Orals prep (10 credits)
Manage the planning, conduct of passage and maintenance of a sage navigational watch whilst responding to and controlling emergencies and distress at sea.
943.546 Manage vessel operation (10 credits)
To demonstrate as Master an integrated approach to vessel management, safety, compliance and seamanship practices.
Do you want to study a single course, without enrolling into the full programme?
Courses within some of our programmes may be offered as an individual Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Programme entry requirements and course fees apply. For more information, please speak to our friendly Ask Me! team.
Further training or study
On completion of this programme, you could pathway into the New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6) and complete the training for a MNZ Watchkeeper Deck certificate of competency to operate a vessel in any operating area.
Career opportunities
Work as a Master <500GT on passenger or non-passenger vessels.
Work as a Skipper Fishing Vessel – Limited on fishing vessels.
Fees Free scheme: Free study for the first or final year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the Government’s Fees Free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must meet New Zealand residency criteria. Note: The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from January 2025. Learners who have already used Fees Free in their first year of study won’t be able to access Fees Free under the new final-year policy. However, from now until the end of 2025, first-year Fees Free will operate under ‘first-year transition rules’. For more information, visit feesfree.govt.nz. All free study is subject to availability and funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Information is correct as at 4 December 2024. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. Where the fees are indicative, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2025 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2025 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2025 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2025 are based on the 2024 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2025. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pūkenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.