New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing (Level 3)

Program Overview

This part-time, 50-week program prepares you for an internationally recognized Advanced Deckhand - Fishing endorsement certificate. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to work under supervision in coastal, offshore, and unlimited operational limits in the fishing industry. The program covers topics such as safety training, nautical terminology, vessel navigation, and seamanship.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This qualification is an approved training course leading to internationally recognised advanced deckhand fishing certificate, which opens the door to enhanced employment opportunities in New Zealand and offshore. Graduates of this course will be able to work under supervision in the coastal, offshore and unlimited operational limits as specified in the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework. Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of: New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing (Level 3) This qualification is an approved training course leading to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for the Advanced Deckhand - Fishing endorsement (ADH-F) Certificate of Competency. You may also be eligible to be awarded: STCW Personal Survival (Level 3) STCW Basic Firefighting (Level 3) STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (Level 3) STCW Elementary First Aid (Level 3)

Outline:

Topics you'll cover:

• Demonstrate safe and sustainable working practices and contribute to effective communications and relationships on board a vessel.
Basic safety training:
• Personal survival techniques
• Fire prevention and firefighting
• Emergency procedures
• Elementary first aid
• Prevention of marine pollution
• Prevention of shipboard accidents
• Understand operational factors that affect the safety of the fishing vessel and crew, including nautical terminology and commands.
• Marine (Nautical) terms
• Orders commonly used in fishing operations
• Dangers associated with fishing operations
• Handling and maintenance of deck appliances
• Good personal conduct and use of personal protection equipment to minimise hazards
• Assist with vessel navigation at the support level.
• Navigation aids
• Watchkeeping duties
• Understand fishing vessel construction and factors affecting stability and seaworthiness.
• Construction, application, purpose and handling of equipment
• Vessel stability and seaworthiness
• Apply seamanship knowledge and skills to the safe operation of the vessel at the support level.
• Knowledge of splicing ropes
• Mooring operations and the handling of mooring ropes
• Commands for mooring, anchoring and towing

Structure:

50 weeks part-time

Careers:

Career opportunities:

Work as a fishing deckhand.

Potential employers include:

• General commercial fishing or passenger vessels operating in restricted or near coastal waters.