New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing with a strand in Deck Crew (Deck Watch Rating (DWR))

Program Overview

This Level 4 program prepares individuals for a career as crew on commercial vessels or cruise ships. It combines compulsory courses on basic safety training, survival techniques, first aid, and security awareness with specialized courses in deck operations, navigation, and cargo handling. Upon completion, students can apply for a Deck Watch Rating certificate and, with additional sea time, an Able Seafarer-Deck certificate. The program aligns with international standards and is offered at the New Zealand Maritime School.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program, titled "New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with a strand in Deck Crew also known as Deck Watch Rating (DWR), STCW Able Seafarer Deck (AB Deck)", is designed for individuals seeking to work as crew on general commercial vessels or cruise ships. The program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career in the maritime industry. Students will learn about shipping operations, shipboard practice, and survival at sea, preparing them to work on a variety of vessels, including cruise liners, ferries, container vessels, and support vessels in the oil and gas industry. The program equips students with the skills to carry out crewing duties in support of watchkeepers and masters. Upon completion, students can apply to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for a Deck Watch Rating (DWR) certificate of proficiency.

Outline:

The program comprises five compulsory courses and courses from the chosen strand (Deck Crew).

Compulsory Courses:

• 942.214 STCW Basic Safety training – Personal safety and Social Responsibility (3 credits): This course emphasizes safe and sustainable work practices, effective communication, and emergency response on board a vessel.
• 942.215 Proficiency in Security Awareness (2 credits): This course provides knowledge, understanding, and proficiency for personnel working on ships without designated security duties.
• Level 4:
• 942.459 STCW Basic Safety Training – Basic Fire Fighting (Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention)
(5 credits): This course focuses on safe work practices, effective communication, and emergency response related to fire onboard a vessel.

Deck Crew Courses:

• Level 3:
• 942.342 Vessel Operations and Maintenance
(5 credits): This course teaches deck hand skills for shipboard maintenance and repair.
• Level 4:
• 942.461 Assist Bridge Watchkeeping
(20 credits): This course focuses on contributing to a safe navigational watch.
• 942.462 Cargo Operations and Storing (5 credits): This course focuses on contributing to the handling of cargo and stores.
• 942.463 Assist Deck Watchkeeping (5 credits): This course focuses on contributing to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery.
• 942.464 Proficiency in Survival Craft (PISC) (5 credits): This course focuses on operating survival craft and rescue boats.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• DWR trainee
• DWR qualified (after two months at sea)
• AB qualified (after 14 months at sea)
• Further Training or Study:
• New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6)
• Diploma in Foreign-going Master or Chief (Level 7)

Other:

• The program is internationally recognized, meeting the standards of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) STCW code (Standard for Training and Certification for Watchkeepers), (regulation II/5).
• The program is offered at the New Zealand Maritime School.