Who should attend
This training is for anyone who wants to achieve an STCW qualification.
Course highlights
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to limit pollution and other health and safety risks when working on board a vessel. The course allows students to build their communication skills as applicable to shipboard duties and to relate well to other vessel staff including following safe working practices.
This course meets the requirements for STCW 78 as amended.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Monday, 12 October – Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Monday, 2 November – Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Monday, 23 November – Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Monday, 30 November – Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Monday, 18 January – Tuesday, 19 January 2027
Monday, 8 February – Tuesday, 9 February 2027
Monday, 15 February – Tuesday, 16 February 2027
Monday, 15 March – Tuesday, 16 March 2027
Monday, 5 April – Tuesday, 6 April 2027
Monday, 24 May – Tuesday, 25 May 2027
Wednesday, 26 May – Thursday, 27 May 2027
Monday, 7 June – Tuesday, 8 June 2027
Wednesday, 9 June – Thursday, 10 June 2027
Monday, 12 July – Tuesday, 13 July 2027
Monday, 9 August – Tuesday, 10 August 2027
Monday, 13 September – Tuesday, 14 September 2027
Wednesday, 15 September – Thursday, 16 September 2027
Monday, 11 October – Tuesday, 12 October 2027
Monday, 1 November – Tuesday, 2 November 2027
Duration
One and a half days
Time
2026:
Day one: 11:45am arrival for midday start
Day two: To be advised
2027:
Day one: 11:45am arrival for midday start
Day two: To be advised
Study location(s)
New Zealand Maritime School and pool (Tepid Baths or Albany Stadium Pool)
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
2026: $460 (approx.)
2027: $488 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
2026: NZD$460 (approx.)
2027: NZD$488 (approx.)
Course code
941.216
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
Pre-requisite:
- Valid certification in Personal Survival Techniques.
Please supply the following prior to attendance:
- Enrolment Form or Re-enrolment form
- Attested Passport/Birth Certificate copy
- Swim Form
- Medical Certificate.
