New Zealand Diploma in Maritime Operations - Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited (Level 6): Fees & Entry Requirements at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Maritime Operations - Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited (Level 6)
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

New Zealand

4

About this course

What will I learn?

This qualification will give you the skills you need to apply for your Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Skipper Fishing Vessel - Unlimited COC.If you have completed your Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited qualification and have been working at sea, offshore, on a fishing vessel of 12m or more for at least 12 months, you can now return and complete this optional strand and progress your career. This programme contains all the training and supplementary certificates you will need for your COC. Including STCW basic safety training, advanced fire fighting, PISC and rescue boats, GMDSS Radio Operator.This optional strand includes:Navigation and command controlMartime LegislationFishing Vessel ManagementFishing Vessel OperationsCommand CompetencyMedical First Aid

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$13,960.00 (7,02,602) per year
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Nelson Campus

322 Hardy Street,

Nelson,

Nelson City,

7010, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic requirements

NCEA Level 2

OR

A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline

Alternative requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate.

English Language requirements

IELTS test: Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5. TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18); PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42; Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests. NZCEL - Level 4 (Academic). Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Add to my favourites
Get FREE expert advice