STCW Proficiency in Charge of Medical Care (Ship Master’s Medical)

Who should attend

Seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship and for those requiring certificates of competency.

Course highlights

On completion students will have sufficient knowledge of medical stores and equipment on board to be able to lead provision of medical care to persons sick or injured on-board ship where help is not close at hand.

This course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/4.2 (Table A-VI/4.2).

Key facts

Start Date(s)

Monday 26 August 2024 – Friday 30 August 2024

Duration Five days
Time 8am - 4pm
Study location(s) New Zealand Maritime School
Study method In-class
Domestic fees $1,020 (approx.)
International fees (NZD) NZD$1,020 (approx.)
Course code 941.604
Offered by School of NZ Maritime

Entry requirements

A 5-day Proficiency in Medical First Aid (First Aid at Sea) certificate to be supplied to the New Zealand Maritime School City Campus reception prior to the start of the course.

For more information, phone 0800 62 62 52 or enquire below.

Information is correct as at 19 January 2024. The fee quoted is an indicative short course fee. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. Short courses stated as eligible for free study in 2024 are based on the 2023 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2024. International Students holding an appropriate visa may enrol on this course. All short course fees are in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of GST. Manukau Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course with insufficient enrolments or for any other reason where cancellation is necessary before the course is planned to start. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020.