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Skipper Training Course Dates

DATES OF NEXT COURSESNOTES
Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO)
5 May - 6 June 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
14 Oct - 15 Nov 2024 NELSON - FULL 10 March - 11 April 2025 HAVELOCK- FULL 12 May - 13 June 2025 PICTON- FULL 4 August -5 September NELSON - FULLComplete 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
22-29 November 2024 Practical FULL 28 April - 6 May 2025 - WELLINGTON FULL 23 Jun - 1 July NELSON - FULL 14-21 July - AUCKLAND - FULL 8-15 Sept - NELSON 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 - Full Course (2 days)
15-16 Feb AUCKLAND Enrol here 15-16 March AUCKLAND Enrol here 5 - 6 April CHRISTCHURCH - FULL 26-27 April WHANGAREI Enrol here 13-14 Sept NELSON Enrol here Let us know if you would like a private course, or have a suggestion for a new date
REFRESHER - Advanced Sea Survival (1 day)
12 April 2025 Auckland - Enrol hereYou must provide your previous certificate approved by World Sailing / Yachting New Zealand issued within the past 10 years.
Watch Keeper Deck / Mate Fishing Limited & Unlimited / Skipper Fishing Unlimited
Open enrolments starting October 2025 - contact usNelson and your vessel. We will know in July how many more students we can accept, but you can get your mane on the list now.
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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