Fishing Vessel Crewing – Advanced Deckhand Fishing

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Nelson:

12 June 2023

5 February 2024

10 June 2024
Study options

Full-time
Length

25 weeks total duration - includes online/distance learning components and a 3 week block course here in Nelson.
Total credits

75
Fees

2023: $839 plus $150 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2891

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Advanced Deckhand – Fishing

If you want to enter the maritime industry or have been part of a fishing crew and want to move to a role where a Maritime New Zealand Advanced Deckhand – Fishing certificate may be required, then this qualification is for you.

Through this qualification, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to work under general supervision in coastal, offshore and unlimited operational limits as specified in the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework.

Greater independence on the deck

Upon successful completion of this qualification you will be able to

Demonstrate safe and sustainable working practices
Contribute to effective communications and relationships on board
Understand the factors that affect the safety of the fishing vessel and crew, such as nautical terminology and commands
Assist with vessel navigation at the support level
Understand fishing vessel construction and factors affecting stability and seaworthiness
Apply seamanship knowledge and skills to the safe operation of the vessel at the support level.

This qualification is a prerequisite to:

Completion of this programme is a prerequisite to applying for a Maritime New Zealand Advanced Deckhand – Fishing (ADH-F) licence.

Graduates will also be able to apply to be licensed under the International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F).

The ADH-F certificate corresponds with a certificate issued under Resolution 4 of the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F).

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Employed or seeking employment on an aquaculture or commercial fishing vessel

English language requirements

International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years, before being eligible to enrol in any non-English programme.

The level of competency required is outlined in the NZQA English Language requirements(external link) and below:

Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language L3. For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language competency may be required.

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