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Education Courses
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The Coastguard Northern Region Maritime School offers the Coastguard Boating Education courses below. You can book your course online by following the links, or you can contact us:
Coastguard Northern Region Maritime School, Tel: 09 303 4303 or 0508 737 283, Email: education@coastguard.org.nz
So why do a course? ⯆
- The responsibility of skippering a boat is a large one. Legally and morally, the skipper is responsible for the safety of all those aboard. If you are a skipper, you owe it to yourself, your family, all those aboard and other water users to ensure you know what you’re doing.
- Our courses are a satisfying and enjoyable experience. The content is relevant, the delivery is both engaging and professional and the environment is comfortable.
- The knowledge gained will both help you to enjoy your boating and you will relax knowing you’re aware of the risks and have got them covered.
- Our Coastguard Search and Rescue volunteers regularly find themselves assisting good people who have got themselves into a situation for no other reason than they didn’t know any better. Unfortunately the sea has little respect for a lack of knowledge!
- As a knowledgeable crew member, you will have a greater understanding of what’s happening and feel more comfortable about getting involved. Should something happen to the skipper, you can confidently step up to resolve the situation. Besides knowledgeable crew get invited out more often!
Which course should I do? ⯆
- This depends on the type of boating that interests you. We cover everything from kayaks and runabouts to large offshore vessels. Have a browse through the information here or give our friendly education team a call on 0508 737 283.
- If you're travelling overseas and looking to charter or hire a vessel, many countries and hire companies require you to hold certain qualifications. A plain english guide on the European ICC and CEVNI qualifications is available here.
- With years of experience, we can ensure you get all the advice and guidance you need.
Why choose Coastguard Northern Region Maritime School? ⯆
We are NZ’s largest recreational maritime school and have a proud history, a solid reputation for quality and consistently receive outstanding feedback from students.
- We use carefully selected venues to ensure comfort and an optimal learning environment including the purpose built lecture rooms at the home of Coastguard - the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre.
- All our fully qualified tutors are passionate about the sea and helping others to enjoy it safely. Many are also active Search and Rescue volunteers themselves. We find our students really enjoy learning from tutors with such extensive first-hand experience as it makes the course that much more engaging.
- Our maritime school is part of Coastguard, the charity saving lives at sea. When you book a course with us, as well as learning to enjoy the water safely, you are making a direct contribution to support our volunteers around the coast in their lifesaving work.
In addition, our Day Skipper and Boatmaster students have the exclusive opportunity to apply their knowledge during an evening harbour trip aboard Auckland Coastguard’s 60’ vessel ASB Rescue. (An extra charge applies)
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Shore Based Courses
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Day Skipper (15 hours)
Aim: To gain essential boating knowledge and safety.
Qualification: NZ Day Skipper Certificate (Unit Standard 6915 available).
Course Content: Boat familiarisation, navigation techniques, rules and regulations, emergency equipment and usage.
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Marine VHF Radio Operator (6 hours)
Aim: To learn correct Marine VHF Radio Operation. The minimum legal requirement to operate a marine radio.
Course Content: Routine operation, safety, distress and urgency.
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Boatmaster (30 hours)
Aim: Develop comprehensive boating knowledge.
Prerequisites: Day Skipper recommended.
Course Content: Equipment, emergency procedures, navigation, boat handling, rules and regulations, knots and rope work.
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Sea Kayak (4 hours)
Aim: To gain essential knowledge of sea kayaking and safety.
Qualification: Sea Kayak Certificate.
Course Content: Kayak orientation, equipment, communication, emergencies, trip planning, wind and weather, rules and regulations, navigation.
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Speciality Courses
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Outboard Engine Maintenance (6 hours)
Aim: To gain essential knowledge on the operation and care of an outboard engine.
Course Content: Basic principles and outboard components, general systems, trouble shooting.
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Inboard Engine Maintenance (8 hours)
Aim: To gain essential knowledge on the operation and care of inboard engines.
Course Content: Diesel fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, general systems, trouble shooting.
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Radar Course (9 hours)
Aim: To outline the use of radar to aid navigation and avoid collision.
Prerequisites: Boatmaster.
Course Content: Principles of a radar, controls, displays and targets, discrimination, navigation.
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GPS Operator (8 hours)
Aim: To provide a comprehensive understanding of the GPS.
Course Content: Principles, preparation and installation, controls, screens and outputs, passage making, waypoint navigation, accuracies and errors, chart plotters, selection.
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Advanced Sea Survival (16 hours)
Aim: To gain thorough skills and knowledge on sea survival techniques and equipment. A practical and theoretical course required by crew competing in offshore (category 1) races.
Qualification: Advanced Sea Survival (recognised by Yachting NZ & ISAF).
Prerequisites: Two day First Aid Certficate or Race Medic Certificate.
Course Content: History, statistics and legislation, accidents and emergencies, equipment, safety and emergency planning, risk assessment, man overboard and life-rafts, wet drill, distress signals & responsibilities, medical care aboard, heavy weather techniques.
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Marine Medic
Introductory through to advanced courses specific to the marine environment.
Currently only available to SAR volunteers
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Club Safety Boat (8 hours)
Aim: To increase safety and proficiency of safety boat operators, enabling better safety cover for sailors involved in rowing, yacht, waka ama and outrigger club activities.
Qualification: Club Safety Boat Operator.
Prerequisites: Marine VHF Radio Operators and First Aid Certificate is recommended. Powerboat Level 2 recommended for craft powered by 25HP and above.
Course Content: Preparation and safety checks, NZ Law, mark laying, righting inverted crafts, towing, casualty rescue.
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Ladies Suddenly in Charge Seminar (2.5 hours)
Aim: Designed to provide some basic knowledge for those wishing to know a bit more about boating and some fundamental emergency procedures. This seminar is NOT intended to replace a Day Skipper or VHF Radio Operator course.
Qualification: None.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Content: Three female tutors each run a seperate punchy interactive and practical session. These discuss topics such as rules of the road, navigation, safety equipment, emergencies and some rope work. Participants are in small groups and rotated to attend all three sessions.
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Own Boat Practical Tuition
Aim: To equip boat owners and or their crew with the practical skills and knowledge they need to get the most from their investment
Qualification: None.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Content: Tailored to suit
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RYA Sea Based Courses: Power Boats (Trailer Boat)
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RYA Level 1 (1 day)
Aim: To gain a practical introduction to boat handling and safety.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Content: Pre-start safety checks, mooring buoys and coming along side, launching and recovering, rules and regulations, engine use and controls.
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RYA Level 2 (2 days)
Aim: To achieve all basic handling and seamanship skills.
Prerequisites: None. Note: Direct assessment option is available.
Course Content: Boat preparation, man overboard, effects of wind and tide, types of craft and engines, high and low speed manoeuvering, maintenance checks, handling in confined spaces, rules and regulations, anchoring, moorings and weather and forecasts, coming alongside.
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