Approved training for national and STCW-F certificates
Use this page to find training providers approved to deliver the programmes that lead to New Zealand national certificates, and STCW‑F aligned fishing‑vessel certificates.
If you plan to work on a New Zealand‑flagged ship, you must complete approved training for the certificate you are applying for.
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National and STCW-F certificates |
Training (national award) |
Training provider(s) |
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Advanced Deckhand - Fishing |
NZ Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing (Level 3)p |
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Marine Engineer Class 4 |
NZ Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6) |
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Marine Engineer Class 5 Marine Engineer Class 5 - steam Marine Engineer Class 5 - motor and steam |
NZ Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 5 (Level 5) |
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Marine Engineer Class 6 |
NZ Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6 (Level 4) |
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Mate Fishing Vessel - Limited |
NZ Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 4) with Fishing strand |
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Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited |
NZ Diploma in Fishing Vessel Operations (Level 6) |
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Skipper Coastal/offshore |
NZ Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Coastal & Offshore) (Level 4) |
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Skipper Restricted Limits |
NZ Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Restricted Limits) (Level 4) |
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Skipper Fishing Vessel - Limited |
NZ Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5) |
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Skipper Fishing Vessel - Unlimited |
NZ Diploma in Fishing Vessel Operations (Level 6) with Fishing Vessel Skipper strand |
1These training providers are approved by the Director to issue ancillary certificates of proficiency.
2Seafarers attending ancillary refresher courses must provide the training provider with a company letter(s):
- they have actively participated in the mandatory abandon ship and fire drills (and fast rescue boat drills, if applicable) while completing
- approved seagoing service performing functions appropriate to the certificate they hold, for a period of at least:
- 12 months in total during the preceding 5 years or
- 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months
If you can’t find the certificate you are looking for in this table - check these training pages: