Qualification details Title New Zealand Diploma in Fishing Vessel Operations (Level 6) with an optional strand in Fishing Vessel Skipper Version 1 Qualification type Diploma Level 6 Credits 180-245 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 The purpose of this qualification is to provide the fishing industry with personnel who are licensed under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) to manage the operation of fishing vessels in unlimited waters. This qualification is intended for experienced fishing seafarers training to become Mate or Skipper on large offshore fishing vessels but is also open to new entrants to the industry. Graduates of the core qualification will work at the level of Mate Fishing Vessel - Unlimited; second in charge to the Skipper. The Fishing Vessel Skipper Optional Strand in is for those wishing to take full charge of the vessel and become certified as Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited. Completion of this qualification is a pre-requisite to applying for a Maritime New Zealand Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited or Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited Certificates. Award of these certificates by Maritime New Zealand may also require the completion of: a logbook, oral exam and ancillary certificates. Outcome Statement Graduate profile Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Lead safe and sustainable working practices, effective communication and emergency response on board a vessel. Apply knowledge of the seamanship skills required on a fishing vessel when managing vessel operations. Plan and conduct a coastal passage and determine position. Navigate vessel in unlimited waters and manage shipboard watchkeeping arrangements. Manage communications using global maritime systems. Operate meteorological instruments and interpret weather forecasts. Ensure compliance with international codes for accident, emergency and search and rescue procedures. Operate survival craft and rescue boats. Qualification Reference 2893 Page 1 of 6
Direct firefighting operations on board a vessel. Apply knowledge of vessel construction and handling and use of stability and trim tables to the management of vessel safety. Graduates of the Fishing Vessel Skipper Optional Strand will also be able to: Manage voyage planning and navigation on fishing vessels in any operating limit. Manage emergencies and search and rescue operations. Provide medical care in the event of accident or illness. Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions. Manage the operation of propulsion and engineering machinery and systems to manoeuvre and handle a fishing vessel in all conditions. Control fishing vessel trim, stability and stress. Manage compliance with maritime law for fishing vessels. Plan for, and manage, catch handling and stowage. Education pathway This is the highest qualification relating to the command of fishing vessels. The qualification can build on the skills developed in: New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 5) [Ref: 2512] New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Level 4) with strands in Fishing and Watchkeeping [Ref: 2513]. Graduates can continue to non-fishing vessel command by completing the New Zealand Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6) [Ref: 2515] which covers the training for Watchkeeper Deck. This is a pre-requisite for Level 7 degree training to become Chief Mate or Master on any vessel under the Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework. Employment pathway Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work as Mate or Skipper of a fishing vessel operating in unlimited waters. With relevant additional training and experience, graduates may progress to the following roles which are the most senior maritime command certificates: Chief Mate Master. 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 Qualification Reference 2893 Page 2 of 6
display the name and/or logo of the awarding body. Evidence requirements for assuring consistency Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements) 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. The minimum standard of achievement required for the award of the qualification will be successful completion of an NZQA approved programme leading to achievement of all core outcomes in the graduate profile. Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) may be an option for candidates entering this qualification. 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 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 be in accordance with the relevant maritime certificate requirements. 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 and regulations. Current legislation and regulations can be accessed at http://legislation.govt.nz and http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz. Qualification Reference 2893 Page 3 of 6
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile Qualification outcomes 1 Lead safe and sustainable working practices, effective communication and emergency response on board a vessel. Credits 20 2 Apply knowledge of the seamanship skills required on a fishing vessel when managing vessel operations. Credits 15 3 Plan and conduct a coastal passage and determine position. Credits 25 4 Navigate vessel in unlimited waters and manage shipboard watchkeeping arrangements. Credits 60 Conditions Programme must cover the requirements of the STCW-Basic certification as detailed in the following tables: Table A-VI/1-1 Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment. Table A-VI/1-2 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. competencies of STCW A VI/6-1 Security Awareness. Programme must cover the following STCW-F Resolution 4 annex: Recommendation in training of deck-hands working on fishing vessels of 24 metres on length and over including: Handling and maintenance of deck appliances Knowledge of splicing ropes Mooring operations and the handling of mooring ropes Helm orders and commands for mooring anchoring and towing. STCW-F appendix to regulation 4 Section 3: Terrestrial and coastal navigation. Section 2: Celestial navigation Section 4: Radar navigation Section 5: Watchkeeping Section 6: Electronic systems of position-fixing and Qualification Reference 2893 Page 4 of 6
navigation Section 8: Magnetic and gyro compasses. 5 Manage communications using global maritime systems. 6 Operate meteorological instruments and interpret weather forecasts. 7 Ensure compliance with international codes for accident, emergency and search and rescue procedures. 8 Operate survival craft and rescue boats. 9 Direct firefighting operations on board a vessel. 10 Apply knowledge of vessel construction and handling and use of stability and trim tables to the management of vessel safety. 25 credits Section 9: Communications Section 17: English language. competencies of the STCW Table A-lV/2: GMDSS radio operation. section 7: Meteorology. Section 11: Lifesaving Section 12: Emergency procedures Section 19: Search and rescue Section 20: Pollution. competencies of the STCW Table A-Vl/2-1: Survival craft and rescue boats. competencies of the STCW Table A-Vl/3: Advanced firefighting. Section 13: Fishing vessel maneuvering and handling Section 14: Fishing vessel construction Section 15: Vessel stability Section 16: Catch handling and stowage. Fishing Vessel Skipper Optional Strand 11 Manage voyage planning and navigation on fishing vessels in any operating limit. Credits 20 Section 2: Navigation and position determination Qualification Reference 2893 Page 5 of 6
Section 4: Radar navigation Section 5: Magnetic and gyro compasses. 12 Manage emergencies and search and rescue operations. 13 Provide medical care in the event of accident or illness. 14 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions. 15 Manage the operation of propulsion and engineering machinery and systems to manoeuvre and handle a fishing vessel in all conditions. 16 Control fishing vessel trim, stability and stress. 17 Manage compliance with maritime law for fishing vessels. 18 Plan for, and manage, catch handling and stowage. Section 11: Fire prevention and firefighting appliances Section 12: Emergency procedures Section 18: Search and rescue. STCW Table A-Vl/4-1 Medical care. Section 6: Meteorology and oceanography. Section 7: Fishing vessel manoeuvring and handling Section 10: Fishing vessel power plants. Section 8: Fishing vessel construction and stability. Section 14: maritime law. Section 9: catch handling and stowage. Qualification Reference 2893 Page 6 of 6