You do not have to complete a course for QDC. We offer this service to assist employers
Qualified Deck Crew Training is a great way to get started.
You do NOT have to complete a course to attain QDC, we offer this as a service for employers and organsiations who would like help. Minimum numbers required.
- 50 hours training while completing the Maritime NZ training record book
- Learn on your vessels or ours
- We can come to you (if you cover the costs)
- Includes Sea Survival, Fire Extinguishing, MRROC (radio)
- Includes preparation for the Maritime NZ oral exam
- QDC is recognised by AMSA as General Purpose Hand (GPH) in Australia
Contact us if you would like to explore this option.
Note: You must be at least 16 years old, pass a medical and eyesight test and be a “fit and proper person”. Call us, or check out the Maritime NZ website for details. This training will help you complete your MNZ Training and Record Book and prepare you for the QDC Oral Exam. Ours is not an NZQA course, so while it’s a bit more expensive, we can be a lot more flexible in the delivery to make sure it’s engaging and the most efficient use of your time.
More about this course
Start any time if you’re working on a boat already, or
complete a block course in Nelson on our training vessels, or
join the Tourism Operations Certificate course with QRC in the Bay of Islands.
Qualified Deck Crew Course Requirements
To be awarded the QDC Certificate you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Complete the QDC training record book
- Have the required ancillary certificates
- Pass Maritime NZ’s final exam
- Prove that you are a fit and proper person
- Be medically fit and have good eyesight (visual acuity and colour vision)
If you would like to learn more, or think you’re ready to enrol, please call us on 0800 546 9700 or email [email protected]