The first part of this programme equips students with the skills needed to gain your MNZ Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited COC, allowing to work as Mate of a fishing vessel of 24m or more in length in any operating area at sea. After 12 months at sea, students can return to completed the optional strand and apply for your MNZ Skipper Fishing Vessel - Unlimited COC. The optional strand includes: Navigation and command control Martime Legislation Fishing Vessel Management Fishing Vessel Operations Command Competency Medical First Aid

Applicants should either have a minimum of 14 credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or a minimum of 8 credits at level 2 or higher in English; 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. The literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards or equivalent recognised by NZQA; or Evidence to support an applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the diploma with a reasonable likelihood of success, particularly with regards to mathematics and physics skills; or Hold a New Zealand Offshore Watchkeeper or New Zealand Offshore Master Certificate of Competency or equivalent; Proof of English proficiency is also required For more information please go to the website