Ancillary certificates This guideline covers the requirements for ancillary proficiencies

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1 Ancillary certificates This guideline covers the requirements for ancillary proficiencies Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarerss Page 1 of 32

2 Ancillary certificates Last updated: September 2016 In this guide 1. Overview 3 2. National ancillary proficiency requirements First aid Steering Fire fighting Survival craft 7 3. Radio operator certificates Maritime restricted radiotelephone operator Maritime general radiotelephone operator Maritime general operator STCW-F basic safety training STCW ancillary proficiency requirements Currency Safety familiarisation Passenger safety Security STCW basic training Survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats Fast rescue boats Advanced fire fighting Medical first aid on board ship Medical care on board ship 32 Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 2 of 32

3 1. Overview Ancillary certificates This guideline provides information about the ancillary (additional) proficiencies required for New Zealand certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency, and for some endorsements. As well as the skills and expertise required for a particular certificate and obtained from the core training, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) may require evidence of other proficiencies. These ancillary proficiencies range from requirements for all seafarers to show they have competency in basic personal safety through to specific additional training required for seafarers who hold designated passenger or security responsibilities and duties. This guideline does not cover recognition of equivalent ancillary proficiencies obtained outside New Zealand. For information about recognition, refer to the guidelines on the MNZ website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers MNZ does not issue ancillary proficiency certificates; these are generally issued by training providers following completion of training courses that have been approved or accepted by the Director of MNZ as satisfactorily meeting the standards for the proficiencies, as set out in the schedule to Part 32 of the Maritime Rules. In some circumstances, the training may be provided by a ship s operator. Disclaimer: These guidelines provide information and explanations about the requirements set out in the maritime rules, but are not a substitute for the rules themselves, which are the law. These guidelines refer to provisions in Maritime Rules Part 32, Seafarer Certification. The Director of Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) will grant a certificate only when satisfied that all requirements have been met. In this guideline, any references to we or Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) relating to a decision about the issue or renewal of any seafarer certificate are references to the Director or a person acting under the Director s delegated authority. maritimenz.govt.nz/rules Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 3 of 32

4 2. National ancillary proficiency requirements 2.1 First aid This certificate is the same as Elementary First Aid, which is required as part of STCW and STCW-F Basic Training. It is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ: Qualified Deck Crew Skipper Restricted Limits Skipper Restricted Limits <24m Skipper Restricted Limits <500GT Skipper Restricted Limits GT Skipper Coastal/Offshore Marine Engineer Class 6. Training You must attend and pass a training course that meets the following New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) assessment standards: 6400, 6401, 6402 or or 6400, 26551, or equivalent revised standards acceptable to the Director, as published on the MNZ website. Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to provide the first aid training. MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider (generally in the form of a certificate), which must detail the assessment standards passed. MNZ does not issue first aid certificates. Although not a requirement in the Maritime Rules, MNZ strongly recommends that you keep your first aid certificate current. New Zealand first aid certificates generally have a limited duration set by the training provider or issuing organisation (usually two years), and generally require refresher training to ensure the proficiency remains valid. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 4 of 32

5 2. National ancillary proficiency requirements (continued) 2.2 Steering Proving your sea service A steering certificate is required when you apply for the New Zealand Deck Watch Rating certificate of proficiency. You must have successfully manually steered a ship for 10 hours or more. Your steering certificate must be signed by the owner or master of a commercial ship other than a fishing ship. The certificate is available on the MNZ website and is also included within the approved Deck Watch Rating training record book. There are no ongoing competency requirements. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 5 of 32

6 2. National ancillary proficiency requirements (continued) 2.3 Fire fighting Proficiency in fire fighting is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ: Skipper Restricted Limits Skipper Coastal/Offshore Master Yacht <24m. Training You must attend and pass a training course that meets the following New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) assessment standard: US or equivalent revised standards acceptable to the Director, as published on the MNZ website. Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to provide the fire fighting training. MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider (generally in the form of a certificate), which must detail the assessment standards passed. MNZ does not issue fire fighting certificates. There are no ongoing competency requirements. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 6 of 32

7 2. National ancillary proficiency requirements (continued) 2.4 Survival craft Proficiency in survival craft is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ: Skipper Restricted Limits Skipper Coastal/Offshore Master Yacht <24m. Training You must attend and pass a training course that meets the following New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) assessment standard: US or equivalent revised standards acceptable to the Director as published on the MNZ website. Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to provide survival craft training. MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider (generally in the form of a certificate), which must detail the assessment standards passed. MNZ does not issue survival craft certificates. There are no ongoing competency requirements. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 7 of 32

8 3. Radio operator certificates Radio operator certificates are issued by the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) section of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. RSM has the responsibility for managing New Zealand s radio frequency spectrum under the Radiocommunications Act Maritime restricted radiotelephone operator The maritime restricted radiotelephone operator s certificate (MRROC) allows a seafarer to operate marine medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) radios. The MRROC meets the requirements for maritime radio operator certificates, as set out in Article 47 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations. Holders of the following certificates are required to have a MRROC: Qualified Deck Crew Skipper Restricted Limits. You must pass an examination conducted by an Approved Radio Examiner who is authorised by RSM to examine for the MRROC. Details of Approved Radio Examiners can be found on the RSM website (rsm.govt.nz). Radio operator certificates are issued by RSM. There are no ongoing competency requirements for holders of MRROC. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 8 of 32

9 3. Radio operator certificates (continued) 3.2 Maritime general radiotelephone operator The maritime general radiotelephone operator s certificate (MGROC) allows the seafarer to operate marine medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF), and very high frequency (VHF) radios. The MGROC meets the requirements for maritime radio operator certificates, as set out in Article 47 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations. Holders of the following certificates are required to have a MGROC: Skipper Coastal/Offshore Master Yacht <24m Watchkeeper Deck <500GT NC Master <500GT NC Mate Fishing Vessel Limited Skipper Fishing Vessel Limited. You must attend and pass a training course that meets the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) unit standards and (which are based on the curriculum requirements for MGROC set by Radio Spectrum Management or RSM). Training includes: operating principles and regulations of MF, HF and VHF radio competency to operate in emergency situations and routine operations. Your training provider must be registered or accredited by NZQA to assess against unit standards and The final examination must be conducted by an Approved Radio Examiner who is authorised by RSM to examine for the MGROC. Details of Approved Radio Examiners can be found on the RSM website (rsm.govt.nz). Radio operator certificates are issued by RSM. There are no ongoing competency requirements for holders of MGROC. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 9 of 32

10 3. Radio operator certificates (continued) 3.3 Maritime general operator The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) maritime general operator s certificate (MGOC) allows a seafarer to operate marine medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) radio equipment. The MGOC meets the requirements for maritime radio operator certificates, as set out in Article 47 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations. MNZ radio officers and holders of a GMDSS certificate of competency are required to have an MGOC issued by Radio Spectrum Management (RSM). Holders of the following MNZ certificates of competency are required to have an MGOC and a current GMDSS certificate of competency: Master <500GT Watchkeeper Deck Chief Mate <3000GT Master <3000GT Chief Mate Master Chief Mate Yacht Master Yacht <500GT Master Yacht Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited. You must attend and pass a training course that meets the MGOC syllabus set by RSM. The syllabus includes: o o o o o principles of maritime radio-communications GMDSS communication systems other GMDSS equipment (emergency position-indicating radio beacons or (EPIRBs), search and rescue transponders (SART) and maritime safety information (MSI) distress alerting miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications. The final examination must be conducted by an Approved Radio Examiner who is authorised by RSM to examine for the MGOC. Details of Approved Radio Examiners can be found on the RSM website (rsm.govt.nz). Radio operator certificates are issued by RSM. Holders of MGOC must maintain their competency by holding a current GMDSS certificate of competency. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 10 of 32

11 4. STCW-F basic safety training STCW-F basic safety training is required for the following New Zealand certificates issued by MNZ: Advanced Deckhand Fishing Mate Fishing Vessel Limited Skipper Fishing Vessel Limited Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited. Training requirements You must attend and complete training courses that meet STCW-F requirements for ancillary proficiency in basic safety training, as set out in STCW-F chapter III regulation 1. Table 1 STCW-F requirements for basic safety training Proficiency National award or equivalent Personal survival US Fire prevention and fire fighting US 4138 Elementary first aid 6400, 6401, 6402 or 6400, 26551, Emergency procedures Prevention of marine pollution STCW A-VI/1-4 Prevention of shipboard accidents Alternatively, MNZ will accept an STCW basic training certificate that complies with STCW Section A-VI/1 paragraph 2. Training courses Training for STCW-F basic safety ancillary proficiencies is usually part of the wider training course for STCW-F certificates. Training may be provided for each proficiency or as a single course covering all components, provided it covers the required STCW-F standards and has been approved: under the Education Act or by the Director of MNZ. Your training provider must be registered or accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to provide training for each of the required national awards. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 11 of 32

12 4. STCW-F basic safety training (continued) Acceptable evidence When they apply for their certificate, applicants for Advanced Deckhand Fishing are required to provide documentary evidence that they have attended and passed basic training. This should be issued by the training provider and include: a unique reference number the STCW-F standards passed the date of issue the training provider s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval number. The evidence may be provided individually for each component or as a single document covering all components of STCW-F basic safety training. Other jurisdiction requirements Some jurisdictions may require seafarers evidence of having completed STCW-F basic safety training to be: provided separately (even if it is part of training requirements for the current certificate of competency they hold) documented in a single STCW-F basic safety training certificate. Although there is no requirement in STCW-F for a seafarer to provide this evidence, if you intend to use your certificate in other jurisdictions you should ask your training provider to issue a single STCW-F basic safety training certificate where possible (for example, in addition to any higher course or qualification for a STCW certificate of competency). MNZ does not issue ancillary certificates of proficiency in STCW-F basic safety training. There are no ongoing competency requirements. However, we encourage you to take steps to maintain currency of all of your ancillary competencies and to maintain accurate records. STCW-F is referred to in maritime rules relating to fishing certificates as a suitable international standard. If you wish to maintain your certificate to this standard, note that STCW-F may in future introduce similar currency requirements for ancillary proficiencies as are required by STCW. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 12 of 32

13 5. STCW ancillary proficiency requirements All certificated or non-certificated crew assigned specific duties must ensure their training for the respective proficiencies is current. The ancillary certificate requirements are as follows: for safety, security or pollution prevention duties, a current STCW basic training ancillary certificate (A-VI/1 of STCW) to launch or be in charge of survival craft or a rescue boat, a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (A-VI/2 of STCW) to launch or be in charge of a fast rescue boat, a certificate of proficiency in fast rescue boats (A- VI/2 of STCW) to control fire-fighting operations, a certificate of proficiency in advanced fire fighting (A-VI/3 of STCW) to provide medical first aid, a certificate of proficiency in medical first aid (A-VI/4 of STCW) to take charge of medical first aid or medical care, a certificate of proficiency in charge of medical care (A-VI/4 of the STCW code). To maintain currency, the ancillary certificate holder needs to keep records of any on-board training and any additional refresher training undertaken in the previous five years. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 13 of 32

14 5.1 Currency From 1 January 2017, seafarers who are required under STCW to hold certificates in the following ancillary proficiencies must provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required standards of competence to undertake the required tasks, duties and responsibilities: basic training (personal survival techniques, and fire prevention and fire fighting) proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats proficiency in fast rescue boats advanced fire fighting. Seafarers renewing their certificates after 1 January 2017 must submit documentary evidence of having completed MNZ-approved updating or refresher training where required. Seafarers applying to renew a certificate of competency before 1 January 2017 do not need to provide the documentary evidence to MNZ. In order for your certificate to be valid for service beyond 31 December 2016, you must still complete any relevant refresher training before 1 January If you are using alternatives to sea service for renewing your certificates of competency, you will not be able to sit the refresher course. This is because the refresher courses require sea time and completion of on-board drills that cannot be checked in the classroom. Evidence of ongoing competence is not required for the following proficiencies: medical first aid medical care ship security officer. Although there is no requirement in STCW or the maritime rules, MNZ strongly recommends that medical proficiency certificates (such as first aid, medical first aid and medical care) are kept current. These certificates normally have a set expiry date (often two years) unless the holder completes refresher training. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 14 of 32

15 5.2 Safety familiarisation All certificated and non-certificated crew of ships operating under STCW and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) must have completed safety familiarisation training for the ship they will be serving on, as detailed in A-VI/1.1 of STCW. This involves on-board training carried out by the operator of the ship (in accordance with the vessel s safety management system). There are no ongoing competence requirements, other than those set out in a ship s ISM manual (such as for drills). Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 15 of 32

16 5.3 Passenger safety All designated crew and officers on passenger ships who have specific responsibilities on passenger ships must have the relevant additional ancillary proficiency training, as set out in the table below. Table 2 Passenger ship requirements Responsibility Assigned crew Officers On-board service Embarking/disembarking passengers, loading/unloading/securing cargo, closing hull openings Assist in emergency response Safety of passengers in emergency situations Ancillary proficiency in safety training (passengers in passenger space) Ancillary proficiency in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity Ancillary proficiency in crowd management Ancillary proficiency in crisis management and human behaviour Ancillary proficiency in safety training (passengers in passenger space) (applies to assigned officers) Ancillary proficiency in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity (applies to master, chief mate, chief engineer, second engineer) Ancillary proficiency in crowd management (applies to all officers) Ancillary proficiency in crisis management and human behaviour (applies to all officers) Table 3 Passenger ship training requirements Ancillary proficiency STCW standard Crowd management training Section A-V/2.1 Safety training (passengers in passenger space) Section A-V/2.2 Crisis management and human behaviour Section A-V/2.3 Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training Section A-V/2.4 Acceptable evidence You must be able to provide documentary evidence of having completed: on-board training provided by your master or operator a training course by a training provider approved by the Director of MNZ. is required, and you must be able to provide evidence that you have completed refresher training or maintained competence (for example, through on-board refresher training) during the past five years. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 16 of 32

17 5.4 Security Operators of ships required to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS code) are required to ensure that seafarers have the appropriate security training as set out in their ship security plan. Operators will require seafarers who work on ISPS ships to meet STCW requirements for security-related training. All seafarers who wish to work on such ships should have completed security familiarisation and security awareness training. STCW also requires seafarers with designated security duties and ship security officers to have completed additional training. Security familiarisation All certificated and non-certificated crew on passenger ships on international voyages (that is, those required to comply with the ISPS code) should have completed security familiarisation training that meets the requirements of A-VI/6.1 of STCW. Training is usually provided by the ship security officer but can be given by an equally qualified person approved by the ship s operator. The operator must provide the seafarer with documentary evidence that they have received the security familiarisation training. Security awareness From 1 January 2014, all seafarers seeking new certificates or renewing existing certificates who wish to work on ISPS ships should complete security awareness training that meets the requirements set out in Table A-VI/6-1 of STCW. Training To meet the STCW standard for work on an ISPS ship, the seafarer must attend and pass a training course, or complete on-board training, that is acceptable to the Director of MNZ under the Maritime Security Act 2004 as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/6-1 of STCW. Security awareness training may be part of the training required for a certificate of proficiency or competency, or a separate course acceptable to the Director under the Maritime Security Act. Training may also be provided as part of an approved on-board training programme run by the ship s operator. Acceptable evidence MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider or ship operator (generally in the form of a certificate), which must detail the STCW standards passed. If you do not provide this ancillary certificate, your certificate will have a condition stating that without a current proficiency in security awareness training (STCW A-VI/6-1), it is not valid for vessels that ISPS applies to. MNZ does not issue security awareness certificates. A list of training providers that provide security awareness training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers. There are no ongoing competence requirements. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 17 of 32

18 Seafarers with designated security duties After 1 January 2014, to meet the STCW standard for work on an ISPS ship, all seafarers who have designated security duties on board ISPS ships should complete the training requirements set out in Table A-VI/6-2 of STCW. From 1 January 2017, all seafarers who work on an ISPS ship should hold an endorsement or a certificate of ancillary proficiency in designated security duties. Training You should attend and pass a training course or complete on-board training that is acceptable to the Director of MNZ under the Maritime Security Act 2004 as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/6-2 of STCW. Designated security duties training may be part of the training course for a certificate of competency or proficiency, or a separate course acceptable to the Director under the Maritime Security Act. Training may also be provided as part of an approved on-board training programme run by the ship s operator. Acceptable evidence MNZ does not issue designated security duties certificates. There are no ongoing competency requirements. Ship security officers The ship security officer is the seafarer on board a ship who is designated by the ship s operators as responsible for the security of the ship, including the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan, and for liaison with the port facility security officer. The ship security officer should hold a certificate of proficiency that has been issued in accordance with regulation VI/5 of STCW. Sea service The seafarer should have at least 12 months sea service on an ISPS-code ship, including experience and knowledge of ship operations. Training The seafarer should attend and pass a training course acceptable to the Director under the Maritime Security Act 2004 as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/5 of STCW. MNZ does not issue ship security officer certificates. A list of training providers that provide ship security officer training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers. There are no ongoing competency requirements. However, a ship security officer is expected to maintain competence through effective oversight and implementation of the ship s security plan. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 18 of 32

19 5.5 STCW basic training Current STCW basic training is required for all STCW certificates issued by MNZ. STCW basic training has four components: personal survival fire prevention and fire fighting elementary first aid personal safety and social responsibilities. Training requirements Training standards Table 4 Proficiency Required training and competency standards Standard STCW National award equivalent Personal survival Table A-VI/1-1 US Fire prevention and fire fighting Table A-VI/1-2 US 4138 Elementary first aid Table A-VI/ , 6401, 6402 or 6400, 26551, Personal safety and social responsibilities Table A-VI/1-4 None available, but may be provided as part of a training scheme approved by NZQA Training providers may also apply for a course for this specific component to be approved by the Director of MNZ Training courses Training is usually part of the wider training course for STCW certificates of competency. Training for STCW basic training may also be provided as a single course covering all components, provided it covers the required STCW standards and has either been approved: under the Education Act or by the Director of MNZ. Your training provider must be registered or accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to provide training for each of the required national awards. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 19 of 32

20 Acceptable evidence STCW certificates of proficiency Applicants for STCW certificates of proficiency and the Radio Operator certificate of competency are required to provide documentary evidence that they have attended and passed basic training. This requirement applies to the following certificates of proficiency: Deck Watch Rating Engine Room Watch Rating Able Seafarer Deck Able Seafarer Engine Integrated Rating Electro-technical Rating Tanker endorsements or certificates of proficiency. The evidence should be issued by the training provider and include: a unique reference number the STCW standards passed the date of issue the training provider s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval number. This evidence may be provided individually for each component or as a single document covering all components of STCW basic training. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 20 of 32

21 STCW certificates of competency Applicants for STCW certificates of competency are not required to provide documentary evidence of basic training proficiencies when they apply for their certificate, provided they have completed and passed training for the STCW certificate of competency that is accepted or approved by the Director. This applies to the following certificates of competency: Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near-Coastal Master <500GT Near-Coastal Watchkeeper Deck Master <500GT Mate <3000GT Master <3000GT Mate Master Marine Engineer Class 3 Marine Engineer Class 2 <3000kW Marine Engineer Class 2 Marine Engineer Class 2 endorsed chief engineer Marine Engineer Class 1 Electro-technical Officer. Other jurisdiction requirements Some jurisdictions may require seafarers evidence of having completed STCW basic safety training to be: provided separately (even if it is part of training requirements for the current certificate of competency they hold) documented in a single STCW-F basic safety training certificate. Although there is no requirement in STCW for a seafarer to provide this evidence, if you intend to use your certificate in other jurisdictions you should ask your training provider to issue a single STCW basic safety training certificate where possible (for example, in addition to any higher course or qualification for an STCW certificate of competency). Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 21 of 32

22 From 1 January 2017, seafarers must provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required standards of competence in basic training (except for the personal safety and responsibility and elementary first aid components although a current first aid certificate must be held). Table 5 Renewal requirements for personal survival techniques Competence On-board training and experience Refresher course Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment Don a lifejacket Board a survival craft from the ship while wearing a lifejacket Take initial actions on boarding a lifeboat to enhance chance of survival Stream a lifeboat drogue or sea anchor Operate survival craft equipment Operate location devices, including radio equipment Don and use an immersion suit Safely jump from a height into the water Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket Swim while wearing a lifejacket Keep afloat without a lifejacket Table 6 Renewal requirements for fire prevention and fire fighting Competence On-board training and experience Refresher course Fight and extinguish fires Use self-contained breathing apparatus Effect a rescue in a smoke-filled space, using an approved smokegenerating device aboard, while wearing a breathing apparatus Use various types of portable fire extinguishers Extinguish smaller fires, such as electrical, oil or propane fires Extinguish extensive fires with water, using jet and spray nozzles Extinguish fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent Enter and pass through, with lifeline but without breathing apparatus, a compartment into which highexpansion foam has been injected Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus Extinguish fire with water fog or any other suitable fire-fighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine-room fire and heavy smoke Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry chemical powder or foam applicators Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 22 of 32

23 Acceptable evidence On-board training and experience is acceptable for maintaining the required standard for some of the competencies for personal survival and fire-prevention and fire-fighting proficiencies. Records should be kept of this on-board training and experience (usually a letter from the shipping company). The remaining competencies need to be demonstrated through completion of an approved training or refresher course that is accepted or approved by the Director. The approved training provider will assess whether the on-board training and experience meets the required standards and issue a new STCW basic training certificate, if the seafarer passes the required training. This certificate should include: a unique reference number the STCW standards met the date of issue the training provider s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval number. The evidence may be provided individually for each component or as a single document covering all components of STCW basic training. MNZ does not renew STCW basic safety training certificates. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 23 of 32

24 5.6 Survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PISC) is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ: Able Seafarer Deck Integrated Rating Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near-Coastal Master <500GT Near-Coastal Watchkeeper Deck Master <500GT Mate <3000GT Master <3000GT Chief Mate Master Chief Mate Yacht Master Yacht <500GT Master Yacht Electro-technical Officer Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited Marine Engineer Class 4 Marine Engineer Class 3 Marine Engineer Class 2 <3000kW Marine Engineer Class 2 Marine Engineer Class 2 endorsed chief engineer Marine Engineer Class 1 Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 24 of 32

25 Requirements To get this ancillary certificate of proficiency, you need to: be 18 years or over obtain and provide evidence of the minimum sea service requirements meet the training requirements. Sea service You must complete a minimum of 12 months sea service on board ships 24m or more operating beyond restricted limits (Your training provider will assess whether you meet the sea service requirements before issuing you with the certificate.) Training You must attend and pass a training course that meets the training and competency standards as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of STCW. Proficiency in survival craft training is usually included as part the wider training for the certificate of competency applied for. However, some training providers are also able to offer specific training courses that have either been approved: under the Education Act or by the Director of MNZ. Acceptable evidence MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider (generally in the form of a certificate), which must detail the STCW standards passed. MNZ does not issue proficiency in survival craft certificates. A list of training providers that provide proficiency in survival craft training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers From 1 January 2017, seafarers must provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required standards of proficiency in survival craft. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 25 of 32

26 Table 7 Renewal requirements for PISC Competence On-board training and experience Training course Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship Use locating devices, including communication and signalling apparatus Apply first aid to survivors Interpret the markings on survival craft for the number of persons they are intended to carry Give correct commands for launching and boarding survival craft, clearing the ship and handling and disembarking persons from survival craft Prepare and safely launch survival craft and clear the ship s side quickly Safely recover survival craft and rescue boats Use portable radio equipment for survival craft Row and steer a boat and steer by compass Use individual items of survival craft equipment, except for pyrotechnics Rig devices to aid location Use portable radio equipment for survival craft Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket Acceptable evidence On-board training and experience is acceptable for maintaining the required standard for some of the competencies. Records should be kept of this on-board training and experience (usually a letter from the shipping company). The remaining competencies need to be demonstrated through completion of an approved training or refresher course that is acceptable to or approved by the Director. The approved training provider will assess whether the on-board training and experience meets the required standards and issue a new proficiency in survival craft certificate if the seafarer passes the required refresher training. This certificate should include: a unique reference number the STCW standards met the date of issue the training provider s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval number. MNZ does not renew proficiency in survival craft certificates. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 26 of 32

27 5.7 Fast rescue boats Seafarers who are assigned fast rescue boat duties and responsibilities must hold a certificate in proficiency in fast rescue boats. Requirements To get this ancillary certificate of proficiency you need to: be 18 years or over hold an ancillary certificate in proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats meet the training requirements. Training You must attend and pass a training course approved by the Director of MNZ as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/2-2 of STCW. A list of training providers that provide proficiency in fast rescue boat training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz Acceptable evidence MNZ will accept documentary evidence issued by your training provider (generally in the form of a certificate), which must detail the STCW standards passed. MNZ does not issue certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boats. From 1 January 2017, seafarers must, provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required standards of competence in fast rescue boats. Table 8 Renewal requirements for proficiency in fast rescue boats Competence On-board training and experience Training course Take charge of a fast rescue boat during and after launch Control safe launching and recovery of a fast rescue boat Handle a fast rescue boat in prevailing weather and sea conditions Use communications and signalling equipment between the fast rescue boat and a helicopter and ship Carry out search patterns, taking account of environmental factors Right a capsized fast rescue boat Recover a casualty from the water and transfer a casualty to a rescue helicopter, ship or place of safety Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 27 of 32

28 Acceptable evidence On-board training and experience is acceptable for maintaining the required standard for some of the competencies. Records should be kept of this on-board training and experience (usually a letter from the shipping company). The remaining competencies need to be demonstrated through completion of an approved training or refresher course that is acceptable to or approved by the Director. The approved training provider will assess whether the on-board training and experience meets the required standards and issue a new fast rescue boat certificate if the seafarer passes the required refresher training. This certificate should include: a unique reference number the STCW standards met the date of issue the training provider s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval number. MNZ does not renew fast rescue boat certificates. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 28 of 32

29 5.8 Advanced fire fighting Proficiency in advanced fire fighting is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ: Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near-Coastal Master <500GT Near-Coastal Watchkeeper Deck Master <500GT Mate <3000GT Master <3000GT Chief Mate Master Chief Mate Yacht Master Yacht <500GT Master Yacht Electro-technical Officer Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited Marine Engineer Class 4 Marine Engineer Class 3 Marine Engineer Class 2 <3000kW Marine Engineer Class 2 Marine Engineer Class 2 endorsed chief engineer Marine Engineer Class 1 Tanker endorsements or certificates of proficiency. Training You must attend and pass a training course that meets the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/3 of STCW. Proficiency in advanced fire fighting training is usually included as part the wider training for the certificate of competency applied for. However, some training providers are also able to offer specific training courses for advanced fire fighting that have been approved: under the Education Act or by the Director of MNZ. A list of training providers who provide proficiency in advanced fire fighting training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 29 of 32

30 From 1 January 2017, seafarers must provide evidence every five years of having maintained the required standards of proficiency in advanced fire fighting training. Table 9 Renewal requirements for advanced fire fighting Competence On-board experience and training Training course Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships Fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command Communication and coordination during fire-fighting operations Ventilation control, including smoke extraction Control of fuel and electrical systems Fire-fighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake) Fire precautions and hazards associated with storage and handling of materials Management and control of injured persons Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters Use of water for fire extinguishing, effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures Fire fighting involving dangerous goods Acceptable evidence On-board training and experience is acceptable for maintaining the required standard for some of the competencies. Records should be kept of this on-board training and experience (usually a letter from the shipping company). The remaining competencies need to be demonstrated through completion of an approved training or refresher course that is acceptable to or approved by the Director. The approved training provider will assess whether the on-board training and experience meets the required standards and issue a new advanced fire fighting certificate if the seafarer successfully passes the required refresher training. This certificate should include: a unique reference number the STCW standards met the date of issue the training provider s NZQA registration/accreditation number and/or MNZ course approval number. MNZ does not renew advanced fire fighting certificates. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 30 of 32

31 5.9 Medical first aid on board ship Proficiency in medical first aid is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ: Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near-Coastal Master <500GT Near-Coastal Watchkeeper Deck Electro-technical Officer Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited Marine Engineer Class 3 Marine Engineer Class 2 <3000kW Marine Engineer Class 2 Marine Engineer Class 2 endorsed chief engineer Marine Engineer Class 1. Training You must attend and pass a training course that is approved by the Director of MNZ as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/4-1 of STCW. A list of training providers that provide medical first aid training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers. It is recommended that your medical first aid certificate should be current (valid) at all times. This means you should attend and pass any refresher training required by the training provider that issued your certificate, to maintain its validity. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 31 of 32

32 5.10 Medical care on board ship Proficiency in medical care is required for the following certificates issued by MNZ: Master <500GT Mate <3000GT Master <3000GT Chief Mate Master Chief Mate Yacht Master Yacht <500GT Master Yacht. Training You must attend and pass a training course that is approved by the Director of MNZ as meeting the training and competency standards set out in Table A-VI/4-2 of STCW. A list of training providers that provide medical care training courses can be found on MNZ s website: maritimenz.govt.nz/seafarers It is recommended that your medical care certificate should be current (valid) at all times. This means you should attend and pass any refresher training required by the training provider that issued your certificate, to maintain its validity. Ancillary proficiencies Guidance for seafarers Page 32 of 32