New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing
NMIT
Subject area
Marine Craft Operation
Qualification
Duration
25 Weeks
Total student fees
$863
over 25 Weeks - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this entry level qualification is to provide the fishing industry with people who are licensed under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) to work as crew on fishing vessels. They will be able to work under general supervision in the coastal, offshore and unlimited operational limits as specified in the Maritime NZ Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework.
This qualification is for people intending to enter the industry or for fishing crew moving to a role where a Maritime NZ Advanced Deckhand - Fishing certificate may be required.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic Entry: Employed or seeking employment on an aquaculture or commercial fishing vessel International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years, before being eligible to enrol in any non-English programme . The level of competency required is outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013 and below under the title English Competency. Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language L3 or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013 For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language competency may be required.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
25 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$863 | $863 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$6,236 | $6,236 |
| Total | $7,099 | $7,099 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 422 733
Phone: (03) 546 9175
Fax: (03) 546 3325
Email: info@nmit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nmit.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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