Maritime Operations - Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited

Program Overview

The Analysis of Maritime Operations - Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited program at NMIT equips students with the skills and knowledge to apply for their Maritime New Zealand Skipper Fishing Vessel - Unlimited Certificate of Competency (COC). The program includes all necessary training and supplementary certificates, and covers essential topics like navigation, command control, maritime legislation, and fishing vessel operations. Graduates are qualified to work as skippers on large fishing vessels and pursue leadership roles in the maritime industry.

Program Outline

Analysis of Maritime Operations - Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited program at NMIT

Degree Overview:

• This program equips students with the skills and knowledge required to apply for their Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Skipper Fishing Vessel - Unlimited Certificate of Competency (COC).
• Designed for individuals who already hold the Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited qualification and have at least 12 months of relevant work experience.
• Includes all necessary training and supplementary certificates, such as STCW basic safety training, advanced fire fighting, PISC and rescue boats, and GMDSS Radio Operator.
• Covers essential topics like navigation and command control, maritime legislation, fishing vessel management, fishing vessel operations, command competency, and medical first aid.

Outline:

• Structure: The program consists of six modules delivered over a period of one year.
• Course Schedule: Courses are typically offered in the second and third terms of the academic year.
• Individual Modules:
• STCW Seafarer Security Awareness (SSA311C):
Compulsory course covering security awareness and responsibilities onboard ships.
• STCW Medical First Aid (FAC511): Compulsory course equipping students with the knowledge and skills to provide first aid in maritime emergencies.
• Command Competency Skipper FV Unlimited (CCO712): Compulsory course focusing on the development of leadership, decision-making, and communication skills necessary for skippers of fishing vessels.
• Fishing Vessel Management (FVM711): Compulsory course covering the management of fishing vessels, including regulations, safety, and financial aspects.
• Fishing Vessel Operations (FVO711): Compulsory course focusing on the practical operation of fishing vessels, including navigation, fishing techniques, and equipment handling.
• Maritime Legislation (LEG711): Compulsory course providing students with a comprehensive understanding of maritime laws and regulations.

Assessment:

• Assessed through a combination of assignments, practical exercises, and examinations.
• Continuous assessment throughout the program ensures students are meeting the required standards.

Teaching:

• Delivered by experienced and qualified instructors with extensive industry experience.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, practical simulations, and field trips.
• Opportunities exist in various sectors of the fishing industry, including deep-sea fishing, aquaculture, and fisheries research.
• The program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue leadership roles in the maritime industry.

Other:

• NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
• Completion of the program results in a Te Pūkenga qualification.