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International students are welcome on all our courses
Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety Full Course (2 days)19-20 Sept 2026 AUCKLAND Enrol here
10-11 Oct 2026 NELSON Contact Us if interested
Let us know if you would like a private course, or have a suggestion for a new date

REFRESHER (1 day)- Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety

3 Oct 2026 AUCKLAND Enrol hereYou must provide your previous certificate approved by World Sailing or Yachting New Zealand issued within the past 7 years.
Marine Engineer Class 6 CONTACT USComplete the bulk of your Maritime NZ Training & Record task book (TRB) with us in our workshop after completing a lot of the theory via distance, supported by our Engineering Tutor
Marine Engineer Class 5CONTACT USComplete the bulk of your Maritime NZ Training & Record task book (TRB) with us in our workshop after completing a lot of the theory via distance, supported by our Engineering Tutor
Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO)

10 Aug - 04 Sept NELSON
ENROL HERE
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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
500 GT SRL Endorsement Workshop - Nelson6-7 Nov 2026 in Nelson ENROL HERE
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 manuevering tasks prior to the workshop on a vessel >24m.
Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) 5 Week Block Courses

Distance starts 02 Nov 2026 Nelson Block runs 22 Feb - 25 Mar 2027
Distance starts 01 Dec 2026 Nelson Block runs 05 Apr - 07 May 2027
Distance starts 29 Jan 2027 Nelson Block runs 08 Jun - 09 Jul 2027
Distance starts 02 Apr 2027 Nelson Block runs 09 Aug - 10 Sept 2027
Marlborough confirmed, but still working on dates -
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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

SRL 8 Day HYBRID SRL Practical preceded by guided learning at home

Course starts 05 Jan Nelson practical dates 26 May - 03 Jun 2027
Course starts 19 Feb Nelson practical dates 21 Jul - 29 Jul 2027
Course starts 03 Apr Nelson practical dates 22 Sept - 30 Sept 2027
Course starts 14 May Nelson practical dates 13 Oct - 21 Oct 2027
Course starts 09 Jul PICTON practical dates 08 Dec - 16 Dec 2027
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Complete 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   CONTACT US if interested
Skipper Fishing Vessel- UnlimitedPlease CONTACT US if interested
Mates Fishing Vessel Limited and Unlimited - 2nd Mates FG TBCOpen enrolments -CONTACT USFlexible learning so you don't have to take time away from work
Deck Watch RatingCONTACT US if interestedMeets the requirements of STCW II/4 and NZ Maritime Rules for reduction of sea time
Qualified Deck CrewOn demand - 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
Maritime Restricted Radio Operator CertificateCONTACT 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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