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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Nelson , South Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations - Skipper Coastal Offshore

This programme contributes to graduates obtaining their Maritime New Zealand licence: Skipper Coastal Offshore.

This programme will give you the skills you need to take charge of, and maintain, the safety of vessels of less than 24 metres length, operating within coastal and offshore limits.

If you already hold a Skipper Restricted Limits Licence, and wish to progress to the role of skipper on coastal or offshore vessels – then this programme is for you.

You may also be eligible for this programme if you hold an MNZ Inshore Launchmaster license or a Local Launch Operator license.

This Maritime Operations - Skipper Coastal Offshore programme will give you the qualification you need to apply for the Maritime New Zealand licence: Skipper Coastal Offshore. It also includes all the short courses you require to gain your licence, such as the fire, survival, first aid and radio certificates. Please refer to the Maritime New Zealand publication Seacert, which will provide information on how much seatime is required for each license.

Campus Information

The Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Intakes

  • Feb

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/ Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
 

PSW Opportunity

NA

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Canada 

  • Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).   
  • High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.  

China 

  • Senior High School Graduation Certificate. 
  • SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.   

Hong Kong 

  • Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education. 
  • Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

India 

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12. 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.  

Indonesia 

  • Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)   
  • Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8   

Japan 

  • Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).  
  • Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.

Korea 

  • High School Diploma 
  • Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate. 

Malaysia 

  • SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate   of Education). 
  • Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12

Nepal 

  • Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/  Higher Secondary Certificate. 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution

Philippines 

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track  
  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track 

South Africa 

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

Sri Lanka 

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).  
  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level). 

Taiwan 

  • Senior High School Leaving Certificate. 
  • Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.  

Thailand 

  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 
  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 

United Kingdom 

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
  • Advanced Level (A Level). 

USA

  • High School Graduation Diploma
  • High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution

Vietnam 

  • Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

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