Approved training for STCW (management / unlimited) certificates

Use this page to find training providers approved to deliver programmes that lead to STCW management‑level and unlimited certificates. 

If you plan to work on a New Zealand‑flagged ship at management level (for example, chief mate, master, chief engineer), you must complete approved training for the certificate you are applying for. 

Approved training for STCW (management / unlimited) certificates 

Each entry shows a certificate and the providers approved to deliver the training required. 

National and STCW-F certificates

Training (national award)

Training provider(s)

Chief Mate

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7) 

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Chief Mate on Ships less than 3000 GT

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

GMDSS Radio Operator

General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) endorsed for operation under GMDSS

  • International Maritime Institute of New Zealand (NMIT)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Master

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Master on Ships less than 500 GT

New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6), and applicable sections of the NZ Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) optional strand in Master Yacht 

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Master on Ships less than 3000 GT

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Marine Engineer Class 1 

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Marine Engineer Class 2 

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Marine Engineer Class 2 endorsed Chief Engineer

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Marine Engineer Class 2 on ships less than 3000 kW

Diploma in Foreign Going Master or Chief (Level 7)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

Radio Officer

General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) endorsed for operation under GMDSS 

  • International Maritime Institute of New Zealand (NMIT)

  • New Zealand Maritime School

 

Find training for other certificates 

If you can’t find the certificate you are looking for in this table, check these training pages: