New Zealand Certificate in Fishing Vessel Crewing

Westport Deep Sea Fishing School

Subject area

Marine Craft Operation

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

N/A

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this entry level qualification is to provide the fishing industry with people who are licensed under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) to work as crew on fishing vessels. They will be able to work under general supervision in the coastal, offshore and unlimited operational limits as specified in the Maritime NZ Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework.

This qualification is for people intending to enter the industry or for fishing crew moving to a role where a Maritime NZ Advanced Deckhand - Fishing certificate may be required.