New Zealand Diploma in Fishing Vessel Operations
NMIT
Subject area
Marine Craft Operation
Qualification
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Entry requirements
N/A
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this 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 manage the operation of fishing vessels in unlimited waters.
This qualification is for experienced fishing seafarers intending to become Mate or Skipper on large offshore fishing vessels but is also open to new entrants to the industry.
Graduates of will be able to work at the level of Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited; second in charge to the Skipper.
The Fishing Vessel Skipper Optional Strand is for those intending to take full charge of the vessel and become certified as Skipper Fishing Vessel - Unlimited.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Maritime Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$75,000
Median earnings one year after study
$76,000
Median earnings two years after study
$77,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
67%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 422 733
Phone: (03) 546 9175
Fax: (03) 546 3325
Email: info@nmit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nmit.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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