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Skipper Training Course Dates

DATES OF NEXT COURSESNOTES
500 GT Endorsement Workshop (1 day)
21 March 2024 -Havelock and online Enrol here Tutors will deliver this in Havelock and potentially online 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 examination.
Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) 5 Week Block Courses
4 March - 5 April 2024 HAVELOCK plus guided homework - FULL 27 May - 28 June 2024 PICTON plus guided homework -FULL 26 Aug - 27 Sept 2024 NELSON Filling fast - contact us 14 Oct - 15 Nov 2024 NELSON/MARLBOROUGH TBC - contact usComplete 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 plus guided learning at home
10-17 May 2024 Practical - FULL 14-23 August 2024 Practical - FULL 22-29 November 2024 Practical contact usComplete the theory and assignments at home with guidance from a 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
Emergency Vessel Handler
As needed - contact usYour vessel
Advanced Sea Survival - Full Course (2 days)
24 & 25 February AUCKLAND Enrol here 20 & 21 April WHANGAREI - FULL 04 & 05 May AUCKLAND Enrol here 17 & 18 August NELSON Enrol here Let us know if you would like a private course, or have a suggestion for a new date
REFRESHER - Advanced Sea Survival (1 day)
09 March AUCKLAND Enrol here 11 May WELLINGTON Enrol here 22 Sept NELSON Enrol hereYou must provide your previous certificate approved by World Sailing / Yachting New Zealand issued within the past 10 years.
Watch Keeper Deck / Mate Fishing Limited & Unlimited / Skipper Fishing Unlimited
Rolling enrolment - contact us Nelson and your vessel
Passenger Endorsement
As needed - contact usYour vessel or ours
Deck Watch Rating
Open enrolments - contact usMeets the requirements of STCW II/4 and NZ Maritime Rules for reduction of sea time
Qualified Deck Crew
For young adults - Northland R Tucker Thompson - Click for details Please contact us for other options Delivered by R Tucker Thompson in Bay of Islands Distance learning available now
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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