Local employees in the industry are extremely happy to support the programme and offer both on-the-job training and employment for participants 
 
The programme involves the following elements: 
 
Certificate in Deckhand 
Te Reo me ona tikanga 
Customary fishing 
Drivers licence 
First aid 
Literacy, numeracy and communication 
Fitness training 
Drug and alcohol testing 
MSA (Maritime Safety Authority) 
 
Individual skills gained will include (not limited to):  
 
Make and use fishing nets 
Make and use longlines 
Basic engineering maintenance e.g. filters, impellors 
Operate a boat 
Ropework 
Quota management system 
Fishing systems 
Chart work 
Fire fighting 
Personal requirements 
History of commercial fishing 
Maori fishing TOKU 
Safety at sea 
 
Programme Details and Expectations 
 
The programme will deliver theory and practical components.  Fishing is a labour-intensive business and the majority of tasks can only be learnt by practise.  However, the trend now is for Employers to look only for young people to learn skills of the job.  Practical net making, rope work, longline and pot making will be learnt ashore while the use of fishing gear will be learnt at sea.  You will also learn basic engine maintenance (filters, impellors), operating a boat, chartwork, firefighting, customary fishing, safety at sea and quota management systems. Theory will be learned in a classroom environment and based around NZQA unit standards. 
 
Duration of Programme 
 
This is a 44 week programme although it will be shortened, should the opportunity arise to be placed into employment or training in other areas. 
 
If this appeals to you and you are wanting to upskill in any or all of these areas and make awesome contacts in the fishing industry then come talk to us.