Overseas Experience Training

Mahurangi Technical Institute’s Overseas Experience Training offers you excellent training and qualifications required to work internationally.

The OE (Overseas Experience) course includes the Standards of Training Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarer’s (STCW) Basic Training. (This is a minimum prerequisite for crew working on MCA registered vessels – see STCW page). PLUS the RYA Power Boat Level 2 certificate (basic boat handling and seamanship skills – ideal training for driving the vessel’s tenders). PLUS the Maritime Restricted Operator’s Certificate (MROC) (a basic licence enabling you to legally operate a marine radio including knowing voice procedure and distress calling).

Qualification:
Candidates who successfully complete Overseas Experience Training will receive:
-STCW Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Certificate (Basic Fire Fighting)
-STCW Competence in Personal Survival Techniques Certificate (Basic Sea Survival)
-STCW Competence in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Certificate (PSSR)
-STCW Competence in Elementary First Aid
-RYA Power Boat Level 2
-Maritime Restricted (Radio) Operator’s Certificate
-MNZ Certificate of STCW Basic Training

2018 Start Dates
To be confirm please contact centre

Duration:
10 days total. Duration of individual modules are as follows:
-Personal Sea Survival Techniques: 2 Days
-Personal Safety & Social Responsibility: ½ Day
-Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: 2½ Days
-Elementary First Aid: 2 Day
-Security Awareness Training:½ day
-Maritime Restricted Operator’s Certificate: 1 Day
-CBES/RYA Power Boat Level 2: 2 Days

Class Size:
Maximum course numbers = 6. During the power boat training candidate/instructor ratio will be 3:1.

Entry Requirement:
Minimum age 18. An STCW medical fitness clearance is required. Please click here to download medical form.

Fees:
NZ$ Please enquire including GST

*PLEASE NOTE: All listed qualifications and fees will be subject to change in 2017 based on the requirement to use new qualifications.

Student Benefits:
Student loans and allowances are not available for this package.

Accreditation:
Maritime New Zealand (STCW). RYA certificates by Coastguard Boating Education on behalf of the Royal Yachting Association, Southampton, UK.

Further Information & Enrolments
Please click here to request an information/enrolment pack.