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Skipper Training Course Dates

DATES OF NEXT COURSESNOTES
Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO)
6 - 31 Oct 2025 NELSON contact usPartial RPL means you can complete your Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO) in 5 weeks if you meet the criteria. This is not eligible for student loans or Fees Free
Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) 5 Week Block Courses
We hope to add more courses coming - 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
We hope to add more course dates. 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
Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety Full Course (2 days)
13-14 Sept NELSON Enrol here 4 - 5 Oct AUCKLAND Enrol here 8 - 9 Nov NELSON Enrol here 28-29 Mar 2026 AUCKLAND Enrol here 18-19 Apr 20206 WHANGAREI Enrol here Let us know if you would like a private course, or have a suggestion for a new date
REFRESHER - Advanced Sea Survival - Offshore Personal Safety (1 day)
11 Oct NELSON - Enrol hereYou must provide your previous certificate approved by World Sailing or Yachting New Zealand issued within the past 7 years.
Watch Keeper Deck / Mate Fishing Limited & Unlimited / Skipper Fishing Unlimited
Skipper Fishing Vessel- Unlimted course 18 Aug - 26 Sept - Nelson Mates - Open enrolments starting October 2025 - contact us Mates FV-L and MFV-U Flexible learning so you don't have to take time away from work
Passenger Endorsement
As needed - contact usYour vessel or ours
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)
Dates comingTutors will deliver this in Nelson and online and sign your Training and Record Books afterwards so you can sit your Maritime NZ oral exam after the workshop.
Maritime Restricted Radio Operator CertificateYou will only need to complete the vessel handling tasks prior to examination.
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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