Pre-employment Programs
New to the fishing industry then choose from the programs below, NZQA approved, industry created pre-employment programs to get you trained and working at sea.
These programs will give you the skills you need to be confident when you take your first voyage on a fishing vessel.
The programs are heavy in practical learning and aimed to create the skill set needed for a successful start in the NZ fishing industry
Over the age of 18 and wanting to get started then this is for you:
Level 2 National Certificate in Seafood Processing
NZ Citizens Only
Currently in the fishing industry
We offer these NZ and International programs for the Advanced Deckhand Fishing (ADH-F) and Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) and can provide final MNZ exams where required.
STCW Basic
Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
Personal Survival Techniques
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
STCW Elementary First Aid
NZ citizens
International Students
NZ Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations Level 4
Leading to the MNZ licence
Skipper Restricted Limits
New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing level 3
Leading to the MNZ licence Advanced Deckhand Fishing
NZ citizens
International Students