Approved training for STCW certificates

Use this page to find training providers approved to deliver programmes that lead to New Zealand STCW certificates. 

If you plan to work on a New Zealand‑flagged ship, you must complete approved training for the STCW certificate you are applying for. 

Approved training for STCW certificates 

Each entry shows an STCW certificate, the New Zealand qualification that underpins it, and the providers approved to deliver that training. 

STCW certificates

Training (national award)

Training provider(s)

Able Seafarer Deck

NZ Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with Deck Crew strand

Able Seafarer Engine

NZ Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with Engineering strand

Chief Mate Yacht

NZ Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6)

Deck Watch Rating

  • NZ Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) with Deck Crewing strand

  • Maritime Crewing Deck Watch Rating (Micro-credential)

Electro-technical Officer

NZ Diploma in Marine Electro-Technology (Level 6)

Electro-Technical Rating

NZ Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with Electro-technology strand

Engine Room Watch Rating

NZ Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) with Engineering strand

Integrated Rating

NZ Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4) with Engineering strand and Deck Crew strand

Master Yacht less than 500 GT

NZ Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) with Master Yacht strand

Master on Ships less than 500 GT in the near coastal area

NZ Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5)

Master Yacht

NZ Diploma in Yacht Operations (Level 6) with Master Yacht strand

Marine Engineer Class 3

NZ Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)

Watchkeeper Deck

NZ Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6)

Watchkeeper Deck on Ships less than 500 GT in the near-coastal area

NZ Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 4) - watchkeeping strand

Find training for other certificates

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