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 (STCW95) Basic Training.  (This is a minimum prerequisite for crew working on MCA registered vessels - see STCW page). PLUS the CBES/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 operate a marine radio including 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 
• CBES/RYA Power Boat Level 2 
• Maritime Restricted (Radio) Operator's Certificate 
• MNZ Certificate of STCW Basic Training
   

2010 Start Dates:

3 May; 17 May; 23 August 2010
NB: Please contact us for further dates as there may be seats available on internal courses

2011 Start Dates:

Please contact the Maritime Department for 2011 dates.

Duration:

10 days total.  Duration of individual modules are as follows:

• Personal Sea Survival Techniques: 2 Days (Monday-Tuesday)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility: ½ Day (Wednesday)
• Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: 2½ Days (Wednesday-Friday)
• Elementary First Aid: 2 Day (Monday-Tuesday)
• Maritime Restricted Operator's Certificate: ½ Day (Wednesday)
• CBES/RYA Power Boat Level 2: 2½ Days (Wednesday-Friday)

Class Size:

Maximum of 6.  During the power boat training candidate/instructor ratio will be 3:1.  

Entry Requirement:

Minimum age 18. 

Fees:

Domestic students: NZ$1809.00 + GST
International students: NZ$2364.00 + GST

Student Benefits:

Student loans and allowances are not available for this package.

Accreditation:

Maritime New Zealand (STCW 95).  RYA certificates by Coastguard Boating Education on behalf of the Royal Yachting Association, Southhampton, UK. 

Further Information & Enrolments

Please click here to request an information/enrolment pack.