Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 3) with strands in Deck
Crewing, Engineering, Passenger Services, and Superyacht Crewing
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
60-75
NZSCED
031705
Engineering and Related Technologies > Maritime Engineering
and Technology > Marine Craft Operation
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
May 2015
Strategic purpose statement
This entry-level qualification is intended to provide the maritime
industry with personnel who have the skills and knowledge
required by the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
to work with limited supervision as crew on vessels operating in
unlimited waters.
The Deck Crewing and Engineering Strands meet the
competency standards for Deck Watch Rating and Engine-room
Watch Rating required under STCW and as specified in the
Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational
Limits Framework.
The Passenger Services Strand is for crew responsible for
passenger welfare on large passenger vessels who require a
STCW-Basic certificate to assist in the event of maritime
emergencies.
The Superyacht Strand is for people wishing to crew on
superyachts both in New Zealand waters and internationally
where a STCW-Basic certificate is required.
Completion of this qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for a
Maritime New Zealand Deck Watch Rating or Engine Watch
Rating Certificate. Award of the Deck Watch Rating or Engine
Watch Rating certificates by Maritime New Zealand may also
require the completion of: a logbook, oral exam and ancillary
certificates.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Outcome Statement

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Demonstrate safe and sustainable working practices and
contribute to effective communications and relationships
on board a vessel.
Graduates of the Deck Crewing Strand will also be able to:

Assist with vessel navigation at the support level.
Graduates of the Engineering Strand will also be able to:

Assist with marine engineering at the support level.
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Graduates of the Passenger Services Strand will also be able
to:

Provide passenger services as a crew member on a
large maritime passenger vessel

Communicate effectively with crew and passengers
using a variety of methods for routine shipboard duties
and for emergencies

Assist passengers to evacuate safely in emergency
situations.
Graduates of the Superyacht Crewing Strand will also be able
to:
Education pathway

Operate on-board equipment to support the operation of
the vessel

Assist with maintenance of a range of equipment specific
to the requirements of the vessel

Provide the high standard of on-board passenger
services expected by the superyacht industry and ensure
passenger safety, care and support.
This qualification can build on the skills developed in:

New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Crewing
(Level 2) [Ref: 2508].
Graduates may progress to qualifications recognised
internationally under the STCW:

New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Level 4)
with stands in Deck Crew, Electro-technology, and
Engineering) [Ref: 2511]

New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 4)
with strands in Fishing and Watchkeeping [Ref: 2513]

New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5)
[Ref: 2512]

New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6)
[Ref: 2515].
Graduates may also progress to marine engineering
qualifications recognised internationally under the STCW:
Employment pathway
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
New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6
(Level 4) with an optional strand in Marine Engineering
Class 5 [Ref: 2509]

New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)
[Ref: 2514].
Holders of this qualification will have the basic skills and
knowledge required to work as crew on general commercial,
passenger or superyachts operating in unlimited waters.
With additional training and sea time, graduates may progress to
roles such as:
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
Able Seafarer

Mate or master fishing vessel

Watchkeeper Deck < 500GT

Marine engineer

Watchkeeper Deck – Unlimited, which is the mandatory
prerequisite to Master of a Foreign Going Ship (Master
Mariner) qualifications.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which
has an approved programme of study, or industry training
programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may
display the name and/or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for assuring
consistency
All Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) either arranging
training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of
the qualification are required to participate in a consistency
process scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with
graduate’s achievement of outcomes, and agreeing
acceptable thresholds for qualification outcome achievement
and areas for improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the
qualification graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required
to produce their own evidence in a high level report.
Evidence will include the following:
 Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the
qualification meet graduate profile outcomes.
 Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes
continue to meet current industry needs.
 A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes.
 Successful completion of the Maritime New Zealand
Log Book and Exams.
 Any other relevant evidence as appropriate
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
Achievement of all outcomes of the core section and at least
one strand. There are no grade endorsements for this
qualification.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
Entry to this qualification is open but completion does not
guarantee the award of a Maritime New Zealand license. All
persons wishing to qualify for a seafarer license must also
check the Maritime New Zealand prior certification and
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minimum service requirements for that license.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Programmes leading to this qualification must comply with the
requirements of the relevant maritime certificate as defined in the
Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits
Framework and the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
TEOs arranging training or delivering programmes towards this
qualification must ensure that the training arranged and programmes
of learning delivered, are kept up-to-date with regard to amendments
to, and replacements of relevant legislation, regulations. Current
legislation and regulations can be accessed at
http://legislation.govt.nz. and http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Demonstrate safe and sustainable
working practices and contribute to
effective communication and
emergency response on board a
vessel.
Programme must cover the requirements of the STCWBasic certification as detailed in the following tables:
Credits 20
Table A-VI/1-2
Table A-VI/1-1
 Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.
 Minimize the risk of fire and fight and extinguish fires.
Table A-VI/1-3
 Take immediate action upon encountering an accident
or medical emergency.
Table A-VI/1-4
 Comply with emergency procedures.
 Take action to protect the marine environment.
 Observe safe working practices.
 Contribute to effective communication and
relationships.
 Take action to control fatigue.
Programme must cover all aspects of the following
competencies of STCW A VI/6-1.
 Security Awareness.
Deck Crewing Strand
2
Assist with vessel navigation at the
support level.
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies
as per table A-II/4, Function: Navigation at the support level
 Steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the
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Credits 40
English language
 Keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing
 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch
 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency
procedures.
Engineering Strand
3
Assist with marine engineering at
the support level
Credits 40
Programme must cover the following STCW competencies
as per table A-III/4, Function: Marine engineering at the
support level
 Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a
rating forming part of an engine-room watch.
 Understand orders and be understood in matters
relevant to watchkeeping duties
 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency
procedures.
Passenger Services Strand
4
Provide passenger services as a
crew member on a large maritime
passenger vessel.
Programme may include hospitality or other passenger
service related training.
Credits 25
5
Communicate effectively with crew
and passengers using a variety of
methods for routine shipboard
duties and for emergencies.
Programme must cover STCW Code A-V/2 paragraph 2
“Safety training for personnel providing direct service to
passengers in passenger spaces”.
Credits 5
6
Assist passengers to evacuate
safely in emergency situations.
Programme must cover STCW Code A-V/2 paragraph 1
“Crowd management training”.
Credits 10
Superyacht Crewing Strand
7
Operate on-board equipment to
support the operation of the vessel.
Credits 25
8
Assist with maintenance of a range
of equipment specific to the
requirements of the vessel.
Credits 20
9
Provide high standards of on-board
passenger services and ensure
passenger safety, care and
support.
Credits 10
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaces:
 National Certificate in Maritime (Merchant Navy Deck and Engine
Room Watch Rating) (Level 3) [Ref: 0259]
 National Certificate in Maritime (Level 2) with strands in Certified
Deckhand, and Deck Rating [Ref: 0525]
 National Certificate in Maritime (Commercial Vessel Hospitality Crew
Member) (Level 2) [Ref: 0524]
 National Certificate in Maritime (On-board Passenger Services)
(Level 3) [Ref: 1628].
People currently working towards the reviewed national qualifications:
 National Certificate in Maritime (Merchant Navy Deck and Engine Room Watch Rating) (Level 3)
[Ref: 0259]
 National Certificate in Maritime (Level 2) with strands in Certified Deckhand, and Deck Rating [Ref:
0525]
 National Certificate in Maritime (Commercial Vessel Hospitality Crew Member) (Level 2) [Ref: 0524]
should complete the requirements of that qualification by 31 December 2017. New enrolments into
programmers leading to these reviewed national qualifications will not be accepted after 31 December
2015.
People currently working towards the reviewed national qualification:
 National Certificate in Maritime (On-board Passenger Services) (Level 3) [Ref: 1628]
should complete the requirements of that qualification by 31 December 2018. New enrolments into
programmers leading to these reviewed national qualifications will not be accepted after 31 December
2016.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the
address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competenz, PO Box 9005, Newmarket, Auckland 1149.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in August 2015 to extend the last date of enrolment into
programmes leading to the replaced National Certificate in Maritime (On-board Passenger Services)
(Level 3) [Ref: 1628] from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2016 and the last date for assessment
extended from 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2018.
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