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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 4) with strands in Fishing, and Watchkeeping
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Maritime Engineering and Technology » Marine Craft Operation
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the maritime industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) to act independently under broad guidance as a watchkeeper on a commercial vessel and as a mate on a fishing vessel.

The Fishing strand is for people intending to act as Mate on fishing vessels less than 45 metres, operating within coastal and off-shore limits under the STCW-F.

The Watchkeeper strand is for people intending to act as Watchkeeper Deck on commercial vessels < 500GT operating within coastal and offshore limits under the International Convention on STCW.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply safe and sustainable working practices and contribute to effective communication and emergency response on board a vessel.
- Plan and conduct a coastal passage and determine position.
- Maintain a safe navigational watch and operate a vessel.
- Monitor loading and stowage of cargoes.
- Monitor compliance with legislative requirements.

Graduates of the Fishing strand will also be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the seamanship skills required on a fishing vessel when supervising operational tasks

Graduates of the Watchkeeping strand will also be able to:
- Lead firefighting operations on board a vessel.
- Operate survival craft and rescue boats.
- Provide medical first aid in the event of accident or illness.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the:
- New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) with strands in Deck Crewing, Engineering, Passenger Services, and Superyacht Crewing [Ref: 2506]
- New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) [Ref: 2511]
- New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing (Level 3) [Ref: 2891].

This qualification leads to the:
- New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5) [Ref: 2512]
- New Zealand Diploma in Fishing Vessel Operations (Level 6) with an optional strand in Fishing Vessel Skipper [Ref: 2893]
- New Zealand Certificate in Nautical Science (Level 6) [Ref: 2515].
Employment pathways
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to work in a watchkeeping role on a commercial or fishing vessel under the Maritime NZ SeaCert licensing system as follows:
- Watchkeeper deck <500GT in near-coastal area
- Mate Fishing Vessel - Limited

With the relevant additional training and experience, graduates may progress to employment as:
- Master <500GT near coastal
- Skipper Fishing Vessel limited
- Mate or Skipper Fishing Vessel unlimited
- Watchkeeper Deck - Unlimited, which is the mandatory prerequisite to Master of a Foreign Going Ship (Master Mariner) qualifications.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
N/A
Education Organisation 3 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2513
Status Current
Created 2015-06-15 13:01:39.0
Next Review 2025-12-31 00:00:00.0
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