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Pre-employment Programme 

What we offer

WDSFS is pleased to be the leading provider of new entrants into the NZ seafood and maritime industry.  We operate a drug and alcohol free residential programme to  provide the training and sense of community that is required to be successful at sea in our industry.

We operate a residential programme in Westport, offer a New Zealand certificate in Primary Industry skill at level 2 (42 credits) and builds that first step to a career at sea. Our programs are fully funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for this entry level qualification and subject to academic criteria. 

We offer several intakes a year, further training if chosen to build that career pathway.

Student wishing to enrol in this programme will be required to undergo an interview. Please select the online application form button below.

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Information

The level 2 Seafood Processing Program is fully funded by the TEC. There are no training costs, you may also be eligible for a discount on the student accommodation fee. Please ask during your interview.

Qualifications gained

NZ2218 Level 2  NZ Certificate in Primary Industries - Seafood

Future pathways

Level 3 - NZ Certificate in Seafood Processing (online)

Level 4 - NZ Certificate in Seafood Processing (online)

Level 3 - NZ Certificate Fishing Vessel Crewing (for aspiring deckhands)