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Maritime Operations - Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near Coastal

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Watchkeeper Deck 500t Near Coastal.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/maritime-operations-watchkeeper-deck-500gt-near-coastal/

Maritime Operations - Skipper Fishing Vessel Limited

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Skipper Fishing Vessel.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/maritime-operations-skipper-fishing-vessel-limited/

Maritime Operations - Master <500GT Near Coastal

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: STCW Master 500t Near Coastal.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/maritime-operations-master-500gt-near-coastal/

Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Limited

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Mate Fishing Vessel – Limited

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/maritime-operations-mate-fishing-vessel-limited/

Maritime Operations - Skipper Coastal Offshore

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Skipper Coastal Offshore.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/maritime-operations-skipper-coastal-offshore/

Study English

Want to improve your English to settle, work and succeed in New Zealand?

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/study-english/

Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 4)

Home to three national parks, lakes, rivers, caves and canyons, Te Tauihu (Top of the South) is one of the best places to study Adventure Tourism and Guiding.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/adventure-tourism-and-guiding-level-4/

Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 5)

No two days are never the same with a career in the Adventure Tourism and Guiding industry.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/adventure-tourism-and-guiding-level-5/

SUR301 STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher

We offer a suite of refresher courses for holders of STCW Basic Training Certificates of Proficiency. This includes STCW Personal Survival Techniques and the STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting refresher courses.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/sur301-stcw-personal-survival-techniques-refresher/

FRB402 Fast Rescue Boat Refresher (STCW)

Refresh your skills operating Fast Rescue Boats.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/frb402-fast-rescue-boat-refresher-stcw/

SCC511 STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

Develop proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (excluding Fast Rescue Boats).

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/scc511-stcw-proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boats/

ECD611 ECDIS (Generic) Electronic Chart Display Information systems

STCW requires that all masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch (Watchkeeper Deck) on a ship fitted with ECDIS must have completed a generic ECDIS course.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/ecd611-ecdis-generic-electronic-chart-display-information-systems/

SUR501 PISC refresher (STCW) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat

We offer a suite of refresher courses for holders of STCW Certificates of Competency and/or STCW Certificates of Proficiency.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/sur501-pisc-refresher-stcw-proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boat/

GMD501 GMDSS refresher. Global Maritime Distress Safety System training

Refresh your Global Maritime Distress Safety System training.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/gmd501-gmdss-refresher-global-maritime-distress-safety-system-training/

TBT501 Tanker Basic Safety Training - Oil and Chemical

Course AimThis course is designed to provide basic tanker training for maritime officers and ratings. It comprises of a basic training programme appropriate to their duties as detailed in the learning outcomes. The course takes full account of Section A-V/1-1 of the STCW Code (Standards of Training ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/tbt501-tanker-basic-safety-training-oil-and-chemical/

FFT511 STCW Advanced Firefighting

Course AimThe aim of this course is to provide students with the competencies for fire-fighting in a leadership role on board a vessel at sea. This course meets the requirements of STCW 1978 as amended, A-VI/3.Course Content
Topic 1: Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships
Topic 2: Organising ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/fft511-stcw-advanced-firefighting/

FAC303 STCW Elementary First Aid

Are you interested in getting certified in STCW Basic Training course, which covers common first aid and life-threatening situations in a maritime context?

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/fac303-stcw-elementary-first-aid/

GMD611 STCW Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Keep yourself and your crew safe at sea with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/gmd611-stcw-global-maritime-distress-and-safety-system/

PSS311 STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

This course aims to provide students with competence in personal survival techniques so that they will be able to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/pss311-stcw-personal-safety-and-social-responsibility/

FFR301 STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Refresher

We offer a suite of refresher courses for holders of STCW Certificates of Competency. Whether you are a Master, Mate, Deck Officer, Marine Engineer Officer or Able Seafarer, we can provide refresher training to meet your needs.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/ffr301-stcw-fire-prevention-and-fire-fighting-refresher/

FAC511 STCW Medical First Aid

Proficiency in Medical First Aid

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/fac511-stcw-medical-first-aid/

FFT311 STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Click here for full STCW Basic TrainingCourse AimThis course provides students with the skills and knowledge to assess fire risks and use best practice to prevent on-board fires. It also provides students with practical skills in extinguishing fires on board a vessel. Students achieve an STCW Fire P ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/fft311-stcw-fire-prevention-and-fire-fighting/

PST311 STCW Personal Survival Techniques

Click here for full STCW Basic TrainingCourse AimThis course aims to provide students with competence in personal survival techniques so that they will be able to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment. Successful students achieve an STCW Competence in Personal Survival Techniques Certific ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/pst311-stcw-personal-survival-techniques/

SSA311 STCW Seafarer Security Awareness

Gain the knowledge and skills required to contribute to improved maritime security.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/ssa311-stcw-seafarer-security-awareness/

HVA512 STCW High Voltage Vessel Systems - Operational

This course provides you with the theoretical knowledge and safety principles of working with high voltage (&gt;1000V) ship installations. You will be prepared for operational responsibilities in a marine electrical power plant of greater than 1,000V.This course meets the requirements of STCW 1978 a ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/hva512-stcw-high-voltage-vessel-systems-operational/

RTO411 General Radiotelegraph Operator’s Certificate (GRTOC)

The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to operate MF/HF and VHF radio telephone equipment on a ship licensed to operate out to offshore limits of New Zealand. To develop the knowledge and skills necessary including the use of a radio telephone and other equipment as maybe fou ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/rto411-general-radiotelegraph-operator-s-certificate-grtoc/

SBT311 STCW Basic Safety Training

The STCW (Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers) short course certificates are required by anyone seeking employment in the merchant navy or superyacht industry, both internationally and in New Zealand.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/sbt311-stcw-basic-safety-training/

FFR501 STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

We offer a suite of refresher courses for holders of STCW Certificates of Competency. Whether you are a Master, Mate, Deck Officer, Marine Engineer Officer or Able Seafarer, we can provide refresher training to meet your needs.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/ffr501-stcw-advanced-fire-fighting-refresher/

CFS421 Risk Assessment

This course will evaluate common aspects of risk involved in conservation-based activities.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/cfs421-risk-assessment/

CFS422 Introduction to New Zealand Conservation

This course will introduce various terms and concepts of biodiversity.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/cfs422-introduction-to-new-zealand-conservation/

BEN110 Beginner English

Develop the next stage of your communications with simple vocabulary to help you have an everyday conversation.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/ben110-beginner-english/

STAR Courses

Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) courses are short classes that give students a taste of different study and career options.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/school-pathways/star-courses/

Flexible learning options

With so many flexible study options available, ākonga (students) can be confident of achieving study success with the freedom to learn while managing their lifestyle.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/flexible-learning/

Student surveys

We actively seek formal feedback from our learners.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/about/have-your-say/student-surveys/

Returning to study?

Step into a new world of opportunity with a qualification that elevates your career, or sets you up for a fresh start. NMIT’s flexible study options and supportive staff make it easy to upskill later in life.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/returning-to-study/

Study Abroad and Student Exchange

Enrol at NMIT for a summer, semester or even a full year as part of our Study Abroad and Student Exchange programme.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/study-in-new-zealand/study-abroad-and-student-exchange/

How to apply

Applications are welcome any time.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/apply/how-to-apply/

Taster courses go global

A partnership between the new national entity, Te Pūkenga and Education New Zealand (ENZ) has NMIT delivering two new courses via the global online education platform, FutureLearn.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/taster-courses-go-global/

STCW made easy

A guide to STCW Basic, Advanced and Refresher Training available at NMIT.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/stcw-made-easy/

Immerse yourself in your maritime education

Our maritime students get hands-on experience in our Kongsberg Bridge and Engine Simulation Systems.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/immerse-yourself-in-your-maritime-education/

Donation blows up for Maritime Department

It’s not something you hope you will ever have to do, but it’s good to know what happens when you pull the cord on an emergency life raft.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/donation-blows-up-for-maritime-department/

NMIT's first micro-credential launched

NMIT is the first Institute of Technology and Polytechnic (ITP) to launch a micro-credential since the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) micro-credential pilot project in 2018. The micro-credential has also been approved for funding by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).The Introducti ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/nmits-first-micro-credential-launched/

NMIT’s new micro-credential supports Predator Free New Zealand mission

Nationwide demand from communities seeking to protect New Zealand’s vulnerable native species has resulted in NMIT’s predator trapping micro-credential.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/nmits-new-micro-credential-supports-predator-free-new-zealand-mission/

International Maritime Institute of New Zealand

Located in Nelson, the International Maritime Institute of New Zealand (IMINZ) is part of Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/international-maritime-institute-of-new-zealand/

Study with confidence in your future

The government’s making changes to the vocational education sector in New Zealand — but NMIT’s world-class study experience is here to stay. Our students can expect the same high-quality, career-focussed education that NMIT is known for, now and into the future.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/study-with-confidence-in-your-future/

A win against wilding pines

The 2022 Biosecurity Awards recognised the work of the Wilding Pine Network, coordinated by Te Pūkenga NMIT conservation tutor, Jo Ritchie.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/a-win-against-wilding-pines/

NMIT graduate showcases Marlborough by sea

Matty Pigou is a qualified skipper working for Marlborough Tour Company. He weaves his interest in local history with his passion for the ocean to create memorable experiences for tourists.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/nmit-graduate-showcases-marlborough-by-sea/

Beyond the Software

Preparing for real-world success as a creative professional

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/beyond-the-software/

How to kick-start a wine career

The on-the-job work experience available in vineyards so close to the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is proving a winning attraction for students starting out on a career in the wine industry – and also for their potential future employers.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/how-to-kick-start-a-wine-career/

Chinese teachers in Nelson

Three young Chinese women who’ve volunteered to come to Nelson to teach Mandarin are part of the rapid growth of Chinese visitors to the region.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/chinese-teachers-in-nelson/

Conservation training takes you places

If you love getting outdoors, rolling your sleeves up and protecting our natural environment then learning the core skills in conservation can really take you places.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/conservation-training-takes-you-places/

Your guide to learning and study over age 30

The study journey for an adult learner is different from a school leaver. Often adult learners experience high levels of personal motivation, but feel like they are lagging behind in specific ways.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/your-guide-to-learning-and-study-over-age-30/

Short courses

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/short-courses

Maritime short courses

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/maritime-short-courses

Download a list of all available Maritime Short Courses including workshop dates

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/download-a-list-of-all-available-maritime-short-courses-including-workshop-dates

Commercial Training

Additional intakes of courses can be run in exceptional circumstances.
If you have a group of mariners in your organisation who need to complete one or more Short Marine Courses, please contact us directly by emailing iminz@nmit.ac.nz.
The following courses are available to commercial organisations ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/commercial-training

What are the visa restrictions for international students taking short courses?

It is important to check that your visa allows you to study one of our short courses. You should contact Immigration New Zealand if you require clarification. If your visa allows you to study one of our short courses, you must have valid insurance during the study period. The minimum insurance cost ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/what-are-the-visa-restrictions-for-international-students-taking-short-courses

Can I take individual competencies within STCW Basic Training through NMIT?

Yes, you can either take our seven day STCW Basic Training course, which covers all 5 competencies – OR – you can choose to study the individual competency that you need.
See the full list of Maritime Short Courses here: https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/filter/short-courses/maritime

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/can-i-take-individual-competencies-within-stcw-basic-training-through-nmit

Renee Hadlow

Renee currently teaches two short courses at NMIT, including printmaking and screen printing.

Renee is a multimedia artist specialising in printmaking. She studied Craft Design at Christchurch Polytechnic before going onto complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Elam School of Fine Arts (Univers ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/people/show/renee-hadlow

How late can I apply for a short course?

Ideally you need to submit your enrolment at least five working days prior to the course starting as some courses require you to complete some work before attending the first session. If you are unsure, please contact us for confirmation.

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/how-late-can-i-apply-for-a-short-course

What is covered in the short course fees?

Fees include a Student Services Levy component. The Student Services Levy covers the use of student services such as advocacy and legal advice, careers information advice and guidance, employment opportunities, financial support and advice, pastoral care and counselling.The Adult Community Educatio ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/what-is-covered-in-the-short-course-fees

When do I need to pay my course fees?

For full-time programmes, you must pay your fees in full before the programme or course starts, or by any earlier date as specified for a particular programme.
For short courses, or if you are studying part-time on a programme, you must pay your fees in full at the time of enrolment.

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/when-do-i-need-to-pay-my-course-fees

Becs Gibson

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/people/show/becs-gibson

Can I loan a laptop for my studies?

If you are experiencing difficult circumstances and do not have access to a device or laptop you can request a loan laptop via the Technology Access Fund for Learners (TAFL) to help with online or off-campus study. Requests can be made through your tutor, SANITI, Te Puna Manaaki, Pasifika Support, ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/can-i-loan-a-laptop-for-my-studies

Suzanne Bonniface

"Hairdressing is all I ever wanted to do and still can’t imagine doing anything that is not hairdressing related."

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/people/show/suzanne-bonniface

How do we use your location on our website?

We think it is important that you get the right information provided to you first time, for this reason we have tailored our website to serve accurate programme content based on where you are located.When you first arrive on our website we undertake a reverse lookup of your IP address (what's this?) ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/how-do-we-use-your-location-on-our-website

Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones graduated from Rhodes University in South Africa, completing her classical training in drawing and painting with a Master’s of Fine Art degree in 1995.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/people/show/caroline-jones

Katie Finlay

Katie’s approach to teaching is inclusive and she brings a sense fun to the classroom.

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/people/show/katie-finlay

Paula Canning

Paula’s hairdressing career started at 15 years of age. Working in a salon after school, she was offered an apprenticeship. She duly completed Trade Certificate and then National Certificate in Hairdressing. At age 18 Paula purchased her first salon “Fringe Benefits”. For the next 15 years she ...

https://www.nmit.ac.nz/people/show/paula-canning

Can I park my car on campus in Nelson?

Are you a learner at NMIT? If so, you can park your car in the campus car park where your programme is delivered. Please note: Car parks aren't guaranteed and are accessed on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. Parking Permits at Nelson CampusFrom 2024 NMIT | Te Pūkenga will no longer be issuing pa ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/can-i-park-my-car-on-campus-in-nelson

How do I activate my network account?

One day after you're fully enrolled, you'll be issued an NMIT network /Microsoft 365 account and will be emailed these instructions.Before you can successfully start using the network, Moodle, Microsoft 365, or access WiFi services (NMIFI) you will first need to activate your account.You can do th ...

https://support.nmit.ac.nz/kb/articles/how-do-i-activate-my-network-account