About the Programme

The Diploma in Nautical Science is an internationally-recognised qualification attracting well-paid positions in a seagoing career with international shipping.

Offered by

New Zealand Maritime School

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Applicants with no seagoing experience:

• NCEA: A minimum of 48 credits at Level 2 and above, including a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English language and 14 credits at Level 2 in either mathematics or physics.
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• Mixtures of conventional qualifications and NCEA qualifications at different levels, as well as Cambridge, and Baccalaureate systems, will be considered on an individual, case-by-case basis.
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• Such applicants should also have completed the academic component of the MIT Certificate in Seamanship or have been enrolled in the existing Second Mate Foreign Going programme.
  or

Students already at sea:

• No additional formal academic requirement, however, evidence will be required that the student is able to cope with the study demands of a Level 5 programme. This may be by way of school or tertiary qualifications or preparatory distance learning offered by the school
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• Students intending to pursue a seagoing career must produce evidence of having met the medical and eyesight standards currently in force by Maritime New Zealand. These are statutory requirements for working on ships.
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• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent. Prospective students may be required to undertake formal assessment of English language ability, at their own expense, where the interview panel is unable to satisfy themselves as to the English ability of the student
  and
• Evidence of a positive attitude to learning and achievement
• High standard of personal discipline eg work references, school testimonials.

Applicants will generally be required to undertake one or more interviews. Applicants will be selected for interview against the following selection criteria: apparent knowledge of the industry, stated reasons for choosing the career, work history indicating suitability for working in the industry, maturity, responsibility, honesty, reliability. The interview panel will consider: apparent motivation to succeed, communication skills, whether the personality is suitable for the industry. The interview will comprise at least two staff members. An industry employer may supplement the panel.

Cost

$5,100 (annual average)

International Student Fees

$12,450 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Nautical Science includes:

• Navigation
• Stability
• Cargo Management
• Supervisory Management
• Seamanship
• Use of Ship Simulator
• Meteorology
• Electronic Technology

The programme aims to develop in students the skills and ability to accept positions of high responsibility immediately after graduation. Successful students will gain the Officer in Charge of Navigation with a foreign going ship certificate, which is internationally recognised.

Courses

Further Training or Study

First Mate and Master Foreign Going.

Career Opportunities

Deck Officer on foreign going ships.

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