Course Dates
| Course | Course Dates | NOTESInternational students are welcome on all our courses |
|---|---|---|
REFRESHER (1 day)- Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety | 14 Feb 2026 NELSON Enrol here | 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 2026 NELSON Enrol here 21-22 Feb 2026 AUCKLAND Enrol here 14-15 Feb 2026 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 here | Let 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 us | 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 |
| Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO) | 27 Jul-21 Aug TBC NELSON enrol here Must have minimum number of students | 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 us | Flexible learning so you don't have to take time away from work |
| Skipper Fishing Vessel- Unlimited | 6 week block course Nelson info sheet | Course scheduled on demand |
| Deck Watch Rating | On demand - contact us | Meets the requirements of STCW II/4 and NZ Maritime Rules for reduction of sea time |
| Qualified Deck Crew | On demand - contact us | There 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 - Nelson | 17 April 2026 in Nelson Enrol now 6 Nov 2026 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 manuevering tasks prior to the workshop on a vessel >24m. |
| Maritime Restricted Radio Operator Certificate | contact us | Dates by request |
| First Aid - Workplace First Aid (Unit Standards 6400, 6401 & 6402) | Abel Health Ltd - See upcoming First Aid courses HERE. |