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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Nelson , South Island ,New Zealand

Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4

Prepare yourself for employment in the merchant navy on vessels of any size, operating anywhere in the world.

This programme is a significant part of the Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) training requirements for students to gain the internationally recognised Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW) Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Class 3 certificate of competency and / or the domestic Class 4 certificate of competency.

STCW Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Class 3 (MEC3) Certificate of Competency
This qualification provides the domestic and international maritime industry, with marine engineers who are able to work as Engineer Officer of the Watch on merchant navy vessels of any size and propulsion power, anywhere in the world.

MNZ Marine Engineer Class 4 (MEC4) STCW-F
Provides the domestic and international fishing industry with Chief Engineers on vessels with a maximum propulsion power of 3,000KW.

Blended delivery (online and in person)
A flexible learning approach gives you the option of completing a few components of the courses online, minimising time away from your job.

Core skills
The blended delivery of the programme also contributes to your employability by enhancing your core transferable skills; particularly digital literacy, problem solving, communication skills and team work.

Pathway
The Diploma will enable you to pathway into the level 7 programmes leading to Marine Engineer Class 2 and Class 1 (MEC2 and MEC1) qualifications.

Campus Information

The Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Intakes

  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/ Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
 

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Canada 

  • Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).   
  • High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.  

China 

  • Senior High School Graduation Certificate. 
  • SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.   

Hong Kong 

  • Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education. 
  • Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

India 

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12. 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.  

Indonesia 

  • Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)   
  • Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8   

Japan 

  • Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).  
  • Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.

Korea 

  • High School Diploma 
  • Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate. 

Malaysia 

  • SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate   of Education). 
  • Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12

Nepal 

  • Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/  Higher Secondary Certificate. 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution

Philippines 

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track  
  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track 

South Africa 

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

Sri Lanka 

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).  
  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level). 

Taiwan 

  • Senior High School Leaving Certificate. 
  • Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.  

Thailand 

  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 
  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 

United Kingdom 

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
  • Advanced Level (A Level). 

USA

  • High School Graduation Diploma
  • High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution

Vietnam 

  • Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

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