Branch Training
Navy training encompasses numerous disciplines, from the Ratings Initial Training Squadron, Junior Officer Common Training and Sea Safety Training Squadron, to specialised training for Operational, Technical and Trade, and Support Logistics branches.
Training within the RNZN is of a very high standard. It is continuously reviewed to meet and exceed NZQA unit standards. Some RNZN schools lead the country, setting New Zealand-wide standards and achievements for their specialisations.
Combat Systems Specialists are a major component of the Action Information Organisation. They are responsible for the production of the Air, Surface and Sub-Surface tactical pictures. This tactical information is correlated by the Combat Systems...
Our Function:
The function of the Communications Training School is to provide formal communications training for the RNZN.
Our Mission:
To provide fully trained and effective Communications Operators, Supervisors and Managers for our Navy.
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Immediately after New Entry School (recruit training), all Navy Chefs enter the Cookery School for an eight-week introductory course where they learn the basics of Navy catering.
Training:
On completion of their 14-week Basic Common Training, trainees are required to complete a 12-week Basic Branch Course at the Electronic Warfare Training School, which is situated in the Maritime Warfare Training Centre. There they learn...
Training Partnership Agreement with Mahurangi Technical Institute.
The Navy has teamed up with an education provider which specialises in delivering commercial maritime training packages. Mahurangi Technical Institute (MTI) is based in Warkworth,...
Hydrography is the exacting task of accumulating survey data sets to specific standards for the production of charts, nautical publications and military support. The Hydrographic Trade performs this valuable task to meet these civil requirements and...
The Marine Engineering Branch (ME) is a group of professional Engineers and Technicians that provide the Float and Move functions for RNZN ships and boats.
Our Mission.
The mission of the Navy Medical Training Department is to deliver the highest quality training in First Aid and Military Medicine to the RNZN and wider NZDF community.
Our Vision.
Our vision is to be a centre of excellence in the...
In addition to its own personnel, the Navy trains all NZ Army, NZ Police and NZ Customs Divers. Military Dive Training support is also supplied to Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.
The Seaman Combat Specialist School is situated at the Devonport Naval Base. Skills taught at the school range from knot tying to boat driving; from weapon familiarisation to taking charge of a live weapons firing; from how to march to organising...
Following 14 weeks of Basic Common Training, where new recruits learn how to be sailors, all Navy Stewards move to the Steward School. Here they undertake a 10-week introductory course where they learn the basic skills of stewarding in a military...
Stores Accountants join the RNZN as sailors and have 14 weeks Basic Common Training (BCT).
The Vision of the Navy Trade Training School is embodied in the following statements:
* The Navy Trade Training School will be recognised as the Navy's primary individual trade training organisation.* The Navy Trade Training School will have a...
Our Vision:
To be a world-class leader in the field of electronic technology training.
Our Mission:
To provide fully trained, qualified and effective Weapon Engineering people for our Navy.
All Royal New Zealand Navy personnel are trained in firefighting, damage control, sea survival and NBC protection techniques. The training is delivered at all stages of career for Officers and Ratings to enable personnel to be fully qualified and...
The Writers' School provides training for all human resource administration personnel in the RNZN; from new recruits known as 'Writers', to the Officers who manage the HR and logistic support onboard the Navy's ships (the Supply Officers). Courses...