Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) Course
We think our Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) course is one of the most practical skipper training course in Australasia.
Gain your NZ Skipper’s Licence
The Skipper Restricted Licence is commonly known in the NZ maritime sector as SRL. It is a command certificate with engineering components and allows you to operate commercial vessels (including passenger endorsement, if required) up to 12 metres (24 metres with endorsement) in restricted limits. The required course is the NZ Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations -SRL (CIDMO).
Our course consists of a Student Activity Workbook to complete in your own time/workplace for the 18 weeks prior to attending the mandatory 5-week training class (block course). Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to sit your oral exam through Maritime NZ to then be awarded your Licence.
We will assist you preparing for the exam and be there with you every step of the way
The course covers:
- Navigation
- Engineering
- Commercial Maritime Knowledge
- Survival Training
- Fire Fighting
- Electronic Navigation Systems
- Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (MRROC)
- First Aid
Please read the Maritime NZ Guidelines for Skipper Restricted Limits for more information.
Course Cost
- Enrolment fee $1,525+GST
- Resources pack $145+GST
- MNZ Examination fee $300+GST
Fees-Free study
From 2025, Fees Free covers the final year of study or training for the first provider-based qualification or work-based programme an eligible learner completes.
The policy aims to motivate and reward learners for completing their qualification or programme and reduce the overall cost of their study and training.
Please click on the following link for the most up-to-date information from the government
Course Dates
| Intake | Details |
|---|---|
| 2026 1 | Booking Now |
| 26 January - 12 June 2026 | Module 1: Student Activity Workbook/Self-directed to be completed prior to the commencement of the block course |
| 15 June - 17 July 2026 | Module 2: Block course in Te Anau |
| 2026 2 | Booking Now |
| 9 Feb - 24 July 2026 | Module 1: Student Activity Workbook/Self-directed to be completed prior to the commencement of the block course |
| 27 July - 28 August 2026 | Module 2: Block course in Bluff |
| 2026 3 | Booking Now |
| 4 May - 18 Sep 2026 | Module 1: Student Activity Book/Self-directed to be completed prior to the commencement of the block course |
| 21 Sep - 23 Oct 2026 | Module 2: Block course in Picton |
Prior to commencing the classroom/vessel-based block course, we provide you with a Student Activity Workbook, directly related to the work you are doing. This activity commences on the pre-enrolment date and must be completed before the start of the block course. Our support tutor will assist you every step of the way.
Useful Links
To register or find out more please contact dan@sisnz.co.nz, 0211 497 985
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