- Accommodation
- Enrolment
- Hi there what is your cancellation policy? If I cancel a course I've paid the deposit for, would I be entitled to receive it back?
- Can I provide my driver's licence as a form of identification?
- What if my NZ Passport has expired?
- What types of identification are accepted?
- What if I have been married more than once?
- What if I don't have a birth certificate
- I do not have a NZ passport but I am a permanent resident of NZ.
- Ask a Question
- Fees
- General
- How long does it take for the STCW 95 certificate to be issued, i.e. how long after the course is completed do you get the official certificate?
- Do Basic STCW certs expire after a time or does that only matter if you are going for a higher level cert?
- What do I do if I lose my STCW certificates or they are damaged? Can I get replacements?
- Hi there, is the STCW95 Certificate the relevant one to do if you are hoping to work aboard overseas commercial cruise ships? Is this the minimum requirement?
- Hello, I am going to get a physical for the Feb superyacht course tomorrow and was wondering if I take a copy of my passport to my GP can they sign verifying that it is me? Also what is the travel allowance that you offer? Thank you, Kc Wolff
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- RYA Courses
- What if I already hold some certificates - can I "cherry pick" the courses I want?
- Who recognizes the Royal Yachting Association Certificates?
- RYA Coastal Skipper Sail Do the fees include accommodation costs (I am a NZr)? And what is the difference between the 4 week and 6 week courses?
- In Greece, do you have to be 18 years of age to drive a power boat, even though you can take the RYC Power boat certificate at 16?
- How many people will be on the course?
- Ask a Question
- Travel
Accommodation
What happens if there is no room in the MTI hostel for me to stay when I am doing my course?
We will provide you with a list of alternative accommodation options and liaise with you to organise somewhere for you to stay.
How far away from the tech is the student hostel?
The student hostel is located a short seven minute walk from the tech. Ask a Question | Back To Top
Enrolment
Hi there what is your cancellation policy? If I cancel a course I've paid the deposit for, would I be entitled to receive it back?
The deposit for courses is non-refundable. Please refer to the course information sent in the enrolment pack.
Can I provide my driver's licence as a form of identification?
NO - this is not accepted by the Ministry of Education to establish identity.
What if my NZ Passport has expired?
An expired New Zealand passport is still a valid form of identification
What types of identification are accepted?
There are two methods of establishing identity that we can accept. (A) A sighted, verified copy of a form of ID (e.g. passport or birth certificate). WE CANNOT USE A DIVER LICENCE AS ID (B) Previous enrolment with MTI (only if within the previous 12 months & providing we still have the ID on file).
What if I have been married more than once?
You will need to provide all your marriage certificates so we can get the connection between your birth name and the name you are using now. For example: Your current name is Mary Ferguson and you have been married twice. - You were born Mary Jones (we need this NZ birth certificate) - You were married and became Mary Sutton (we need this marriage certificate) - You were married again as Mary Sutton and became Mary Ferguson (we need this marriage certificate) The connection here will then be Jones - to Sutton - to Ferguson. However, if you have gone back to your maiden name then your NZ birth certificate is sufficient.
What if I don't have a birth certificate
Apply to Births, Deaths & Marriages (Internal Affairs) by phoning 0800 225 252. The cost is $30 and the approximate processing time is three weeks.
I do not have a NZ passport but I am a permanent resident of NZ.
You need a verified copy of your overseas passport showing a 'current' residents permit or a Certificate of Citizenship, or a letter of confirmation from the NZ Immigration Service. Ask a Question | Back To Top
Fees
Hi there what is your cancellation policy? If I cancel a course I've paid the deposit for, would I be entitled to receive it back?
The deposit for courses is non-refundable. Please refer to the course information sent in the enrolment pack.
Are your prices in NZ dollars?
Yes all our fees are in NZ dollars and inclusive of GST unless otherwise stated.
Do I have to pay the full fee upfront?
Fees must be paid in full before the start of your programme. Ask a Question | Back To Top
General
How long does it take for the STCW certificate to be issued, i.e. how long after the course is completed do you get the official certificate?
You can expect to receive your STCW Certificate within three weeks of successfully completing and passing the course.
Do Basic STCW certs expire after a time or does that only matter if you are going for a higher level cert?
STCW First Aid expires two years after the date of issue. STCW PSSR has no expiry date. Both STCW Sea Survival and STCW Fire Fighting require re-validating five years after the date of issue.
What do I do if I lose my STCW certificates or they are damaged? Can I get replacements?
Please take care of your certificates. We do not issue duplicate certificates more than 5 years old. If you lose your certificate or receive it in the post damaged we can issue a reprint for you. Replacement certificates cost $20.00 each. You can apply for a certificate reprint by CLOAKING .
Hi there, is the STCW Certificate the relevant one to do if you are hoping to work aboard overseas commercial cruise ships? Is this the minimum requirement?
Yes the STCW certificates are the minimum requirement for working on cruise ships.
Hello, I am going to get a physical for the Feb Superyacht course tomorrow and was wondering if I take a copy of my passport to my GP can they sign verifying that it is me? Also what is the travel allowance that you offer? Thank you, Kc Wolff
There are two methods of establishing identity that we can accept. (A) A sighted, verified copy of a form of ID (eg passport or birth certificate). WE CANNOT USE A DIVERS LICENSE AS ID (B) Previous enrolment with MTI (only if within the previous 12 months & providing we still have the ID on file) Ask a Question | Back To Top
RYA Courses
What if I already hold some certificates - can I "cherry pick" the courses I want?
Yes you certainly can. Contact us for specific details and costs. Please remember that course numbers are limited and priority will be given to those wishing to complete all modules.
Who recognises the Royal Yachting Association Certificates?
The RYA/MCA Certificates are recognised in all the major superyacht-registering countries. In most countries a professional licence is required in order to work on a yacht. Most of the world’s Superyachts are registered in “red ensign” countries (for tax purposes) and these countries’ maritime regulations come under the UK’s MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency). The MCA fully recognizes the RYA/MCA courses we deliver.
RYA Coastal Skipper Sail do the fees include accommodation costs (I am a NZr)? And what is the difference between the 4 week and 6 week courses?
No the fees do not include accommodation costs - please refer to the Student Information page. Special accommodation packages are listed under Hostel Pricing. The RYA 6-week course (Sail only) has the 5 days Mile-builder and 5 days Radar module in addition to the 4 week course which includes Theory, STCW95, MROC radio and Practical Sail Training + Exam.
In Greece, do you have to be 18 years of age to drive a power boat, even though you can take the RYC Power boat certificate at 16?
Unfortunately you will have to contact the RYA directly to answer this question or the local boating authority in Greece.
How many people will be on the course?
We limit the numbers on our courses in order to maintain a high tutor to student ratio. This enables us to provide the highest level of personal tuition for you. Our practical modules on the yacht are restricted to a maximum of 5 students to 1 instructor, while the classroom modules are generally limited to 10-15 students. Ask a Question | Back To Top
Travel
Can you organise someone to pick me up from the airport?
Yes as long as you contact us to make the arrangements. Please refer to the accommodation and travel page on our website
Can I get a travel allowance?
If you meet the criteria. Please contact us to discuss. Ask a Question | Back To Top
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