NZ Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Level 4)
The Maritime NZ approved training course for the Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) licence, with the 4-week block course held in Bluff.
Complete your guided self-directed study from home or work, then join us in Bluff for the 4-week block course and MNZ oral exam.
| Intake | Study starts | 4-week block course | Fee (includes MNZ exam fee) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff | 14 Dec 2026 | 10 May – 4 Jun 2027 | $1,874 + GST | Enrol |
Study start marks the beginning of guided self-directed study. The 4-week block course and MNZ oral exam follow.
Train locally in Southland. Phase 1 is completed at home or at work, and the 4-week block course is held in Bluff. The 4-week block course keeps time away from work and family to a minimum.
The NZ Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Level 4) is the Maritime NZ approved training course for the SRL licence. Phase 1 is 19 weeks of self-directed study with weekly tutor support. Phase 2 is a 4-week intensive block course combining classroom theory and practical onboard training. Outstanding MNZ Training Record Book tasks are completed and signed off during the block course and before the MNZ oral exam.
Full SRL course details · SRL course 2027: dates, cost and how long it takes
The Bluff intake starts on Monday 14 December 2026, with the 4-week block course running 10 May – 4 June 2027.
The block course is 4 weeks, following 19 weeks of guided self-directed study. The MNZ oral exam is arranged at the end of the block course.
No. Phase 1 is self-directed study at home or at work, anywhere in New Zealand, with weekly tutor support. You attend in Bluff for the 4-week block course.
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