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Skipper Training Course Dates

DATES OF NEXT COURSESNOTES International students are welcome on all our courses
REFRESHER (1 day)- Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety
14 Feb 2026 You must provide your previous certificate approved by World Sailing or Yachting New Zealand issued within the past 7 years.
Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety Full Course (2 days)
8 - 9 Nov NELSON Enrol here 28-29 Mar 2026 AUCKLAND Enrol here 11-12 Apr 2026 NELSON Enrol here 18-19 Apr 2026 WHANGAREI Enrol here 10-11 Oct 2026 NELSON Enrol hereLet us know if you would like a private course, or have a suggestion for a new date
Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) 5 Week Block Courses
13 Apr-15 May 2026 PICTON - Almost full 2 Jun-3 Jul 2026 NELSON 27 Jul-28 Aug 2026 NELSON 14 Sep-16 Oct 2026 NELSON TBC Marlborough please contact us if you're interested Complete your Maritime NZ Training & Record task book (TRB) with us on our training vessel during the Block Course, after completing our illustrated student workbook. Perfect for people who prefer face to face and practical training.
8 Day HYBRID SRL Practical preceded by guided learning at home
23-31 Mar 2026 NELSON 20-28 May 2026 NELSON 15-23 Jul 2026 NELSON 2-10 Sep 2026 NELSON Marlborough TBC Please let us know if you're interested contact usComplete the theory and assignments at home with guidance from your tutor, then complete your Training and Record Book with us on our training vessel. NOTE: We recommend the full 5 week block course for those who may have learning challenges and/or prefer face to face training
Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO)
27 Jul-21 Aug TBC NELSON Partial RPL means you can complete your Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO) in as little as 4 weeks if you meet the criteria. This is not eligible for student loans or Fees Free
Mates Fishing Vessel Limited and Unlimited - 2nd Mates FG TBC
Open enrolments - contact usFlexible learning so you don't have to take time away from work
Skipper Fishing Vessel- Unlimited
6 week block course Nelson info sheetCourse scheduled on demand
Deck Watch Rating
Open enrolments starting October 2025 - contact usMeets the requirements of STCW II/4 and NZ Maritime Rules for reduction of sea time
Qualified Deck Crew
Open enrolments starting October 2025 - contact usThere is no requirement to complete a course for QDC. We offer this for people who want to complete their MNZ Training Record Book with a tutor. It is not an NZQA course
500 GT Endorsement Workshop (online)
7 November 2025 in Nelson
Enrol now
Tutors will deliver this in Nelson and sign your Training and Record Books afterwards so you can sit your Maritime NZ oral exam after the workshop. You will only need to complete the vessel handling tasks prior to the workshop.
Maritime Restricted Radio Operator Certificate
contact usDates by request
First Aid - Workplace First Aid (Unit Standards 6400, 6401 & 6402)
Abel Health Ltd -
See upcoming First Aid courses HERE.
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