Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4

Equip yourself for a career in the merchant navy aboard ships of various sizes, navigating across the globe.

Course description

This program constitutes an essential component of the training prerequisites established by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for students seeking to obtain the internationally recognized Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW) Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Class 3 certificate of competency, as well as the domestic Class 4 certificate of competency.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights

Career Prospects

A potential career outcome includes- Engineer officer of the watch on foreign-going ships of any size and propulsion power, anywhere in the world.

Entry requirements

Qualification at NCEA Level 2 OR A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline.

English Language requirements:

IELTS overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) issued within the last two years or equivalent