New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)
Prepare for a career as a marine engineering officer and gain the competencies required to operate and maintain engine room and auxiliary equipment on board ships. This diploma enables progression toward senior marine engineering roles or work on larger vessels, with hands-on training and recognised by Maritime New Zealand.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate and maintain marine engineering systems
Graduates will be able to operate and maintain all shipboard machinery and auxiliary equipment at the level required for MEC 3 under the MNZ Seafarer Certification Framework.
Apply safety and emergency response protocols
About This Course
This Level 6 diploma is designed for those seeking a career as a marine engineering officer, aiming to progress to more senior maritime roles or transition to larger vessels. The programme covers essential marine engineering topics and provides practical experience through workshops and substantial sea time. Graduates will be qualified to apply for Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Marine Engineer Class 3 (MEC 3) or Class 4 (MEC 4) certificates of competency, allowing them to work as engineering officers on a range of seagoing vessels worldwide. The course includes compulsory modules in ship stability, fire prevention, marine systems, maintenance, communication, leadership, marine legislation, and orals preparation to ensure students meet industry standards, including the IMO STCW code.
Course Content
- STCW Basic Training – Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Basic Training – Elementary First Aid
- STCW Basic Training – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- STCW Basic Training – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- Engineering Watchkeeping 1 (Practicum and Theory)
- Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Operation (Theory and Practicum)
- Marine Engineering Maths
- Mechanical Technology
- Thermodynamics
- Main and Auxiliary Machinery (Theory and Practicum)
- Electrical and Electronic Control Systems Maintenance and Repair
- Technical Design Communications
- Fuel, Lubrication, Ballast and other Pumping Systems (Theory and Practicum)
- Ship Construction
- Stability and Structure (Theory and Practicum)
- Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery and Equipment (Parts A and B, Practicum)
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Human Elements Leadership and Management (HELM)
- Pollution Prevention and Maritime Legislation
- Orals Preparation
- Optional: Tanker Cargo Operations, Crisis Management, High Voltage at Operational Level, Marine Dangerous Goods
Build towards these roles
Marine Engineering OfficerChief Engineering OfficerShipboard Maintenance EngineerTechnical Superintendent (Marine)
Build skills in these industries
TransportEngineeringMaritime
