About the Programme

The Diploma in Marine Engineering is an internationally recognised qualification that can lead to well-paid positions in a foreign-going career with international shipping companies.

Offered by

New Zealand Maritime School

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• A minimum of 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 or equivalent including a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English language and 14 credits at Level 2 or higher in mathematics and/or physics and
• Produce evidence of having met the medical and eyesight standards currently in force for marine engineering officers by Maritime New Zealand. These are statutory requirements for working on ships.
• 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 their English ability, at their own expense, where the interview panel is unable to satisfy themselves as to the English ability of the student.

Personal presentation and discipline, communication skills, attitude and motivation to learn and succeed will be determined through an interview.

All applicants will be interviewed. The interview will also provide an opportunity to outline the programme and to ensure the applicant is aware of the course content and assessment policies. The interview will also ensure that the applicant has applied for the most appropriate level of programme by assessing work experience, prior learning and aptitude. Alternative means to assess these criteria will be adopted where an interview is not practicable, eg in the case of international applicants.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application. Preference may be given to graduates from other Manukau Institute of Technology programmes received prior to 1 December each year.

Cost

$2,000 (approx)

International Student Fees

$12,450 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Marine Engineering includes:

Year One

• Shipboard Familiarity
• Basic Sea Survival
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• PISC
• Basic Fire Fighting
• Maritime Industry
• Maritime Maths
• Maritime Physics
• Marine Engineering Practice 1
• Marine Electrical Practice 1
• Marine Engineering Practice 2
• Marine Engineering Knowledge

Year Two

• Stability and Stress (C)
• Ship Construction (C)
• Marine Engineering Drawing
• Maritime Computing
• Operate Shipboard Engineering Plant
• Maintain and Repair Shipboard Engineering Plant
• Maintain and Repair Shipboard Electrical Plant
• Maintain and Repair Shipboard Engineering Sub-systems

Year Three

• Electrotechnology
• Thermodynamics
• Mechanical Technology
• Naval Architecture
• Naval Architecture 2
• Marine Engineering Mathematics
• Officer’s Maritime-Medic
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Class 3 Marine Engineering Knowledge

Programme Structure
Classes are held for at least 20 hours per week. Class times are usually between 8.00am and 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, but may sometimes run until 4.00pm. Additional study time is required for assignments and projects. The programme involves a mixture of practical seatime and training ashore. The dates of the programme are fl exible, depending on seatime availability. All academic classes are held at the New Zealand Maritime School and workshops are held at Manukau Institute of Technology's Otara Campus. Basic and advanced fi re-fi ghting courses are held at an approved off-site fi re ground.

Seatime
Students must complete a minimum of nine months seatime and other certification requirements, such as medical certificates, in order to also qualify for their Marine Engineer Class 3 Certificate of Competency (Maritime New Zealand).

Courses

Further Training or Study

Second Class or First Class (Chief) Marine Engineer.

Career Opportunities

Marine Engineering Officer on foreign going cargo and passenger vessels.

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