Vessel Operations

Combining your job and lifestyle is possible when working in the vessel operations sector.  Earning while you learn will offer you a fascinating life at sea miles away from a typical 9 to 5 job, and you will feel part of a close-knit crew who work together to get the job done. As you harvest wild fish or shellfish inshore, you will be in an extraordinary environment which can be challenging yet rewarding at the same time.

The vessel operations qualifications, which are nationally recognised, are based on unit standards which are the building blocks of each qualification. Each unit standard is specifically designed to recognise what you need to know and be able to do to support your role within the industry.  

The following national certificates (qualifications) are currently available in vessel operations:

• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Level 2)
• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (At Sea Processing) (Level 2)
• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Nautical Skills) (Level 3) 
• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Fishing Technology) (Level 3)
• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Fisheries Observer) (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Seafood (Level 3)
• National Certificate in Seafood (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Factory Trawler Technician) (Level 4)
• National Diploma in Seafood Vessel Operations (Factory Trawler Technician) (Level 6)
• National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Marine Engineering) (Level 4)
• National Diploma in Seafood Vessel Operations (Marine Engineering) (Level 7)
• National Certificate in Seafood Risk Management (Compliance) (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Seafood Risk Management (Compliance) (Level 5)
• National Certificate in Seafood Risk Management (Compliance) (Level 6)