Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4
Other Engineering
A course by
NMIT
Prepare for a career as a marine engineer, meeting Maritime New Zealand and international requirements to work as an Engineer Officer of the Watch on merchant vessels worldwide, through a diploma with blended delivery and practical block courses.
NZ$10,230
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Prepare for marine engineer roles
Be ready to work as an Engineer Officer of the Watch on merchant navy vessels of any size, and as Chief Engineer on fishing vessels up to 3,000KW propulsion in international and domestic industries.
Meet STCW and MNZ standards
Fulfil core Maritime New Zealand and international (STCW) requirements for marine engineering competency certification.
About This Course
The Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4 at NMIT prepares students for employment in the domestic and international maritime industry, enabling graduates to serve as Engineer Officers aboard merchant navy vessels and as Chief Engineers in the fishing industry up to 3,000KW propulsion. The programme includes a significant component towards Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW) and Maritime New Zealand certification. Learning blends in-person and online modules with a block course in Nelson, focusing on core marine engineering skills, safety, digital literacy, teamwork and communication. Graduates may progress to further marine engineering qualifications.
Course Content
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- STCW Seafarer Security Awareness
- Mathematics
- Applied Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Hand Tools and Workshop Skills
- Electrical, Electronics and Control Engineering - Operational
- Main Machinery Systems
- Electrical, Electronics and Control Engineering - Maintenance and Repair
- Auxiliary Machinery Systems
- STCW Medical First Aid
- STCW Advanced Firefighting
- STCW High Voltage Vessel Systems - Operational
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- Ship Construction
- Engine Room Watch-Keeping
- Marine Engineering Workplace Practicum
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Maritime Legislation
- Ship Stability
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Marine EngineerChief Engineer (Fishing Vessel)Ship Engineer OfficerMarine Engineering Technician
Build skills in these industries
MaritimeFishingEngineering
