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Maritime NZ Licence Programmes

What we offer

WDSFS offers several NZ certificate programmes that lead to Maritime NZ licences and provide valuable training and career pathways for the NZ seafood industry and other maritime operators in other sectors.

All programmes are offered with monthly or bi-monthly to allow for planning with minimal interruptions. If our start dates don’t suit, ask and we may be able to fit you in.

All programmes are part on site with plenty of hands on training and part online. This reduces time away from home and work.

We offer practical training, completion of the Maritime NZ Skipper Restricted Limits record book while on the course and other practical training with our workshop and facilities.
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Information

Our Maritime Programmes are partially funded by the TEC. Your course fees are invoiced at the time of enrolment, while accommodation (if required) is invoiced after you stay.

If you have sponsorship agreement with your employer, the invoices will be sent to your company.

All our programmes (except SAE endorsement ) are eligible for Student Loans. To find out if you qualify for a student loan contact StudyLink.  In some instances, if you can evidence hardship there may be a full or partial subsidy from a scholarship fund.
Learners who are eligible for Fees Free will need to apply for their entitlement on completion of their qualification through the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) from 2026 onwards. To establish your eligibility for Fees Free rebate please check the criteria on the Fees Free website.

We offer accommodation at our student hostel for $350 per week incl GST.

In most instances, on completion of the programme, final Maritime exams can be conducted & we provide you with the certificates and documentation for your Licence Application. You are responsible for submitting the application to Maritime NZ and paying the associated fees.

Programmes offered

NZ2891 Level 3 -  Leading to Advanced Deckhand - Fishing

NZA2505 Level 4 -  Leading to Skipper Restricted Limits

NZ2892 Level 4 -  Leading to Skipper Coastal Offshore

Specified Activity Endorsement Certificate