Course Overview

Start your career in the maritime industry with this entry level Certificate in Domestic Maritime Crewing. This course is ideal if you’re new to the maritime industry or wish to progress to a role where a Maritime New Zealand Qualified Deck Crew certificate may be required.

You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a safe and effective deck crew member under limited supervision on vessels of less than 24 metres in length, operating in restricted and near coastal waters. 

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Crewing (Level 3)

You'll also be awarded the following:

Note: Completion of this course is a prerequisite to:

Locations Tauranga
Next intake Aug 2025 View more details
Study options

13 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

Part-time study available
Total credits 40
StudyLink assistance Available
Indicative Fees To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information
Eligibility View entry criteria

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Career opportunities

Deck crew on either general commercial or passenger vessels operating in restricted or near coastal waters.

Potential employers include:

  • Cruise Ships
  • Fishing Vessels
  • Super Yachts
  • Oil Rigs
  • Commercial Vessels

Topics you'll cover

  • Seamanship
  • Marine Health and Safety
  • Emergency Procedures

Course Fees

Indicative Fees * To be confirmed for domestic students

The student levy is included within the total fee amount for this course.

Please note, fees for our 2025 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2025 fee amount.

Your final fee may vary if:

  • you have a choice of topics/papers to study
  • the qualification excludes GST
  • there are extra course materials to purchase
  • student levies apply

We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.

* Important fee information, and hints and tips

Help with fees

Are you Eligible for Free Fees?

There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.

Student Loans and Allowances

This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.

  • A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
  • A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.

Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz

Scholarships

Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.

Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

  • Applicant must be minimum age of 16 years.

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:

Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.

English language requirements

Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

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Course Locations and Intake Information

Location Campus Start Date
Tauranga Windermere Campus 4 Aug 2025 Apply now

Study options

  • 13 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
  • Part-time study available

Important dates

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